Skin Care for Athletes

© Defense Soap LLC 2008

Mapping Infectious

Skin Disease Outbreaks

Among Collegiate

Athletic Programs.

Introduction by

Mr. Lee KempUSA Olympic Freestyle Wrestling CoachThree-Time World Champion

Presented in cooperation with Defense Soap LLC April, 2008

Dear Athletic Director,

The skin is the body’sfirst line of immunityagainst all diseases.

With recent worldwideappearances andoutbreaks of MRSAand other seriousinfections morecommonly known as

Ringworm, Impetigo, Herpes and Staph,healthcare officials, athletic directors andcoaches are scrambling to learn more aboutthe spread of infectious skin diseases andhow to stop outbreaks from closing downtheir programs and possibly ending thecareers of promising young athletes in theprocess.

This workbook is designed to help youfind the best solutions to ending thisscourge.

The emerging field of medical geographyis supplying answers to many of theworld’s infectious outbreaks. I believebringing some of these techniques to theathletic community will help lead the wayto a healthier competitive environment.

Following the path of diseases across yourcampuses and within training facilities —by mapping how a disease is likely tospread —will ultimately help you tocontain them. That, and of course, usingthe right kind of diseases fighting products.

“Diseases do not respect marketingbudgets..." says, Vincent Conti, MarketingDirector for Defense Soap, LLC. "Thepreponderance of advertising spentpromoting “ant-bacterial” products isactually making the problems worse”. The truth of that statement is borne out inthousands of articles published in recentyears by medical professionals who nowrealize that destroying “99.99% of germs”also destroys 99.99% of healthy bacteria!Leaving the skin’s immunities vulnerableto millions of offensive pathogens is thelast thing to we should be doing.

By using the charts and graphs containedin this workbook, and the statistical data itwill generate will help you identify wheninfectious are likely to occur and predicthow well your current hygienic productsare working. In my own experience, thecase studies I’ve been a part of at theOlympic Training Facilities lead me toconclude that natural essential oils aremuch more effective at fighting diseasesthan petrol-based chemicals are. But that isfor you to decide. I invite you to compareand track the results of you programs soyou too can make more informed decisionsabout the health of the your athletes.

If you would like to learn more about hownatural essential oils fight skin diseasesbetter than chemical based products pleasedon’t hesitate to contact me.

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Lee KempUSA Olympic Freestyle Wrestling CoachThree-Time World Champion10800 Davis Drive • Alpharetta, GA 30004 • [email protected]

An important word about skin diseases from Mr. Lee Kemp

The tools provided on the following pages will help you track and identify thecauses, locations and the reasons you training programs may be subject toinfections.

The data collected and evaluated can be instrumental in warding off unexpectedoutbreaks. And, in addition, we believe the results will prove that naturalessential oils —rather than chemical treatments— are the best way to protecthumans from contracting and spreading skin disease.

These studies will also help you determine the best way to budget yourresources to further the prevention of infectious outbreaks at your institution.

To summarize, this workbook will:

• Help you track infectious outbreaks by date• Help you track infections by individual case• Help you compare the efficacy of differing disease fighting strategies• Provide you a tangible study that can influence purchasing decisions

Table of contents ...

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What this workbook will help you accomplish

Table of contents

Identifying trends in reported outbreaks by month 4-7

Comparison Chart infectious outbreaks by month 8

Geo-mapping outbreaks 9

Spotting trends 10

Tracking Re-occurrences 11

The Combat Athlete's Guide to Common Skin Diseases 12

Comments Name of products usedAerosol ApplicatorsAntibacterial ChemicalsEssential Oils


Identifying trends in reported outbreaks among individual cases.

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Identifying trends in reported outbreaks and individual cases by month.


Comments Products usedAerosol ApplicatorsAntibacterial ChemicalsEssential Oils


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September October November December January February March April

September October November December January February March April

Chemical based anti-bacterial products Total # of athletes in program

Using natural essential oils* Total # of athletes in program

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Identifying trends in reported outbreaks and individual cases by month.Number of infectious outbreaks by month—side by side comparisons

Infected athleteʼs primary residence

Geo-mapping infectious outbreaks by locations (this information is helpful in determiningwhether the Training Facilities or some other location are the source of the infections)

Insert map of your universityʼs campus

If you would like Defense Soap LLC toprovide you with a custom map of yourinstitution please contact Lee Kemp

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Identifying trends in reported outbreaks and individual cases by month.Identifying sources of outbreak through geographical mapping

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Spotting trends by days of the week

Tracking re-occurrences

Name Scratch/Present Disease Duration Dates

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Tracking Re-occurrencesWeight:

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RingwormItchy, red, raised, scalypatches that may blisterand ooze. The patchesoften have sharply-definededges. They are oftenredder around the outsidewith normal skin tone inthe center. This may create

the appearance of a ring. Your skin may also appearunusually dark or light. When your scalp or beard isinfected, you will have bald patches.

MRSAStaph infections, includingMRSA, generally start assmall red bumps thatresemble pimples, boils orspider bites. These canquickly turn into deep,painful abscesses thatrequire surgical draining.

Sometimes the bacteria remain confined to the skin. Butthey can also burrow deep into the body.

ImpetigoSkin lesion on the face orlips, or on the arms or legs,spreading to other areas.Typically this lesion beginsas a cluster of tiny blisterswhich burst, followed byoozing and the formation of

a thick honey- or brown-colored crust that is firmly stuck tothe skin. Itching blister: Filled with yellow or honey-coloredfluid Oozing and crusting over Rash (may begin as a singlespot, but if person scratches it, it may spread to otherareas). In infants, a single or possibly multiple blisters filledwith pus, easy to pop and -- when broken -- leave areddish raw-looking base. Lymphadenopathy -- local lymphnodes near the infection may be swollen.

HerpesSkin lesions or rash aroundthe lips, mouth, and gumsSmall blisters (vesicles)filled with clear yellowishfluid Blisters on a raised,red, painful skin areaBlisters that form, break,and ooze Yellow crusts that

slough to reveal pink, healing skin Several smaller blistersthat merge to form a larger blister.

Molluscum

ContagiosumSmall (2-5 mm diameter).Dimple in center. Initiallyfirm, flesh-colored, pearl-like, dome-shaped. Laterlesions become softer,gray, and may drain.Central core or plug of

white, cheesy or waxy material.

ScabiesItching, especially at nightThin, pencil-mark lines onthe skin. Rashes.Abrasions of the skin fromscratching and digging.

THIS INFORMATION IS NOT INTENDED TO PRESCRIBE OR DIAGNOSE IN ANY WAY OR MEANT TO BE A SUBSTITUTE FOR PROFESSIONAL HELP.THE INTENT IS TO OFFER USES OF NATURAL REMEDIES. DEFENSE ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY IF YOU PRESCRIBE FOR YOURSELF. DEFENSEPRODUCTS SHOULD NOT BE USED BY PREGNANT OR NURSING WOMEN. THE FDA HAS NOT EVALUATED THIS STATEMENT AND THESEPRODUCTS ARE NOT INTENDED FOR PREVENTION, TREATMENT, CURE OR MITIGATION OF DISEASE.

The Combat Athlete's Guide to Common Skin Diseases.

Defense Soap. The Combat Athlete’s Ultimate Weapon Against Skin Disease.

U n f o rt u n a t e l y, washing with anti-bacterial products is not the best way to fight skin infections.Anti-bacterial washing can disrupt the delicatebalance of the skin’s healthy bacteria. And when thathappens, susceptibility to infections follows.Stubborn skin infections like MRSA, Ringworm,Impetigo, Staph and Herpes are driven by immunerelated issues governed by the tiny, unseen bacteriain our intestines and on our skin. An infectiousoutbreak occurs when pathogenic bacteria and fungigain control over our skin’s healthy flora. Anti-bacterial products deplete the skin dwelling“good” bacteria that normally keep pathogenicmicrobes in check. Just look at how many FDAapproved products claim they kill 99.99% of allbacteria! Well, these products are also killing 99.99%of healthy bacteria!A serious consequence of the “kill all” strategy resultsin poor skin ecology, thus disrupting the hormonal,digestive and immune balances among the healthyskin flora. Defense Soap™ is the first soap, for athletes thatdirectly circumvent the problems associated withanti-bacterial products. Defense Soap is made withthe purest, 100% natural pharmaceutical gradeessential oils. The combination of these oils havebeen clinically proven to be a natural, effectiveremedy and preventative for MRSA, Ringworm,Impetigo, Staph, and HerpesOur 100% natural soaps, gels & wipes not onlydestroy harmful microbes but also leave behindenough healthy bacteria to survive and recolonize.Defense Soap’s 100% natural ingredients is a smarter,more effective alternative to the failed skin care policies of the past.

The best path to healthy skinflora is the path through naturali m m u n i ty.Defense Soap also believes the smartest strategy forhealthy skin isn't a skin strategy at all, but a campaignto build up the protective bacteria that keep ourbodies in balance. To get back your skin’s healthybacterial flora and ecology Defense Soaprecommends the following:

• Avoid bacteria-disrupting substances such asantibacterial soaps and antibiotics as much aspossible.• Adding probiotic foods to your diet such as yogurt,buttermilk, miso, and even sauerkraut are excellentways to provide intestinal nourishment.• Shower with Defense Soap™ after each practice. Itdestroys offensive pathogens and leaves behindmuch of the beneficial ones

Defense Soap combats all threeclasses of offensive microbes—viruses, fungi and bacteria.Believe it or not, our ancestors did a much better jobof protecting their skin than we do today. That’sbecause they understood that the power andtherapeutic effects of the natural essential oils natureprovides us.When clinically tested in the laboratory DefenseSoap’s™ proprietary blend of these naturallyoccurring oils were found to be equally effective atcreating an environment in which most harmfulviruses, bacteria and fungus cannot survive. Thedifference e is this:Defense Soap™ contains only the purest of naturalingredients — without any harsh petrol-chemicallyderived pesticides. That’s why so much of the skin’shealthy bacteria survive to recolonize well enoughafter each washing to continue to protect your bodyall day.The skin is the first line of defense against diseases.Defense Soap helps keep it that way.

Defense Soap. Guaranteed NOT to kill “99.99%” of germs.

For more information about how defense Soap can help your program please contact Lee Kemp, USA Olympic Coach today.

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