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Skin-to-skin contact is essential to the sport of wrestling. As a result of this close contact, competitors are at high risk of contracting or spreading skin conditions. Below are a number of common skin conditions. So that you can further be aware, identify and get treatment as soon as possible. Matguard products are made specifically to PREVENT the diseases listed below.  Ringworm Known also as 'athlete's foot, ringworm is a fungal infection that usually affects the skin on the body (tinea corporis), the scalp (tinea capitis), or the groin (tinea cruris, or 'jock itch'). Signs and Symptoms: Lesion of Tinea...

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Clean hockey equipment emits a unique, unpleasant smell, and that smell has even earned its own name - "rink stink!" In addition to burning your nostrils, rink stink can make you feel uneasy. This is caused by bacteria that build up on hockey equipment, such as blood, sweat, and dirt. Plus, it smells terrible and can spread infections. The only way to effectively deal with rink stink is to take preventable measures using Matguard products specifically designed for hockey equipment.    How to Prevent “Rink Stink”   Fighting rink stink begins with prevention. Here are some methods to prevent the stench...

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Keeping football players healthy requires clean, germ-free gear. High school and college level football players often suffer from staph/MRSA, ringworm, impetigo, athlete's foot, COVID-19, flu, and even herpes outbreaks. This makes thorough disinfection of football gear an absolute priority. By improperly storing and cleaning football pads and helmets, bacteria and odors can spread exponentially.

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The smell of hockey equipment is notorious. It's not uncommon for everything to be drenched in sweat after a game because of the thick layers of padding. The problem is that most players throw everything into their hockey bag, zip it up, and don't open it until they need it again, which allows moisture and germs to flourish. Follow these simple tips to ensure your hockey equipment smells great and lasts a long time! YOUR BEST DEFENSE AGAINST ODOR IS OFFENSE Without a very active cleaning regimen, it's difficult to clean and keep hockey equipment clean once it's really stinky....

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Football season is here! This season, don’t let skin disease or even COVID get in the way. The smallest issue can end up causing your team to miss games and negatively affect your season. It is important this season to play it safe. Protecting athletes from skin infections and maintaining proper skin hygiene, while also keeping helmets and pads clean, are both crucial parts of the game. Use Matguard and don’t miss a game this season. Developed with FDA regulation, Matguard's products kill both MRSA and Ringworm. Matguard has been proven to be effective against a broad spectrum of germs...

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