title: How I Manage Acne in Athletes.
abstract: In brief: Athletes aggravate acne by coming in contact with other competitors, rubbing against sports equipment and tight clothing, and sweating excessively. Another factor is the psychological stress involved in competition. However, these aggravations are part of sports, so it is impossible to avoid them. Athletes should wear clean, dry, loose-fitting, absorbent, cotton clothing and change wet clothing as soon as possible. They should work out with minimal clothing and equipment in a cool, well-ventilated environment whenever practical. Systemic and topical antimicrobial drugs are the most effective, dependable form of acne treatment, although some side effects exist. If these drugs do not control a patient's acne, he or she should be referred to a dermatologist.
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authors.lastname: Hudson