Fungal Infections of the Skin
For those who like to spend time outdoors, at the gym or other places that may cause the skin to become sweaty and dirty, it is essential to understand the risk of contracting a fungal infection of the skin. While …
Staph Skin Infection Treatment
Staph skin infection treatment is usually straightforward and, in some cases, an infection of this type can even clear up on its own. However, there are more severe instances of staph infections of the skin where you may need to …
Staph Skin Infection Symptoms
Symptoms of Staph Skin InfectionAccording to the National Library of Medicine, “Anyone can get a staph skin infection.” These infections, while often painful and uncomfortable, are contracted in many different ways, Fortunately, in most cases, Staph can be easily treated. …
Staph Infection Rash
Staph Infection Skin RashA staph infection is caused by staphylococcus bacteria, a type of bacteria that a person can carry around with him or her for a long time. Often, when an area of the skin becomes affected, an individual …
Staph Infection of the Skin
Staph bacteria (Staphylococcus) can often live harmlessly in or on an individual for a long time. When that bacteria gets transmitted to another person, however, it can cause an infection, which often occurs on or just below the surface of …
Common Bacterial Skin Infection Symptoms
Bacterial skin infections are commonly experienced conditions that are easy to treat but also very uncomfortable (and often painful). The easiest way to know if you have one of these conditions is to learn and be able to recognize the …
What is BJJ Soap?
What is “BJJ Soap” and why is it so valuable? BJJ Soap is a generic term applied to soap bars that, in theory, are designed to meet the unique needs of combat athletes. Not all purported BJJ soaps are the …
BJJ Gi Care
BJJ Soap and the proper care of your Gi. For more information watch Master Rodrigo “ Comprido” Medeiros on proper care for your Gi. There are many schools of thought regarding the best Gi care method. While it’s a good …
Guide to BJJ Soap
What to look for in a BJJ Soap There are three main characteristics, soap for BJJ practitioners should have: Effective Ingredients Quality Manufacturing Consistency Ingredients. Essential oils like tea tree and eucalyptus oils are known to have antifungal, antiviral and …
BJJ Gym Hygiene Etiquette
Fungal infections are common, especially among BJJ athletes who work out regularly. Jock itch, ringworm, and athlete’s foot can be minimized tremendously by observing common sense best practices. Sweaty Gi’s, grimy equipment, or both, can add up to increase these …