I mean besides the usual bar of soap, shampoo and triming nails. Search-function failed me with finding a recommendation thread.

Are there any special anti-something soap or tips you use after gym workouts or striking/grappling ?

I came down with Tinea Versicolor which i have mistaken for regular rash and just used soap, water and time. Now i got prescribed 2 tablets to take at once, drink lots of orange juice and sweat as much as possible for 2 days.


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Also, this thing to use everyday for as long as it takes to get rid of it after shower, which confuses me because it seems to be a shampoo and not a lotion, and why after ? (weird GP)

So now i plan to incorporate this 2 times a week even after i am cured, i also brush my mouthguard with toothpaste and rinse, then brush it again and leave overnight before rinsing again.

I use rubbing alcohol on my gloves every few weeks, which i think i should do more often.

Any other tips or things you do ?

I use Defense Soap, mentioned in this thread here: http://www.bullshido.net/forums/showthread.php?t=105072

Rubbing alcohol (or some other sterilizing agent) for open wounds/matt burn after training.

Liquid bandage to keep minor wounds closed.

Detol soap has served me well thus far.
I shower with it before and after training.

Preventive measures are still better than most cures. Put alcohol where there are rashes and scratches, bathing after working out and regularly clean workout paraphernelia.

Airing out and disinfecting handwraps, boxing gloves, weightlifting gloves etc., goes a long way to preventing diseases that commonly ail dudes that work out.

I like the Lamisil spray in the aerosol can. That **** kills any kind of fungus. It's supposed to be for athlete's foot, but it works anywhere on the body. It knocks out ringworm, jock itch, you name it. Good stuff. Just keep it out of your eyes and wash your hands after use.

" I believe in taking care of myself and a balanced diet and rigorous exercise routine. In the morning if my face is a little puffy I'll put on an ice pack while doing stomach crunches. I can do 1000 now. After I remove the ice pack I use a deep pore cleanser lotion. In the shower I use a water activated gel cleanser, then a honey almond body scrub, and on the face an exfoliating gel scrub. Then I apply an herb-mint facial mask which I leave on for 10 minutes while I prepare the rest of my routine. I always use an after shave lotion with little or no alcohol, because alcohol dries your face out and makes you look older. Then moisturizer, then an anti-aging eye balm followed by a final moisturizing protective lotion. "

Guess who?

" I believe in taking care of myself and a balanced diet and rigorous exercise routine. In the morning if my face is a little puffy I'll put on an ice pack while doing stomach crunches. I can do 1000 now. After I remove the ice pack I use a deep pore cleanser lotion. In the shower I use a water activated gel cleanser, then a honey almond body scrub, and on the face an exfoliating gel scrub. Then I apply an herb-mint facial mask which I leave on for 10 minutes while I prepare the rest of my routine. I always use an after shave lotion with little or no alcohol, because alcohol dries your face out and makes you look older. Then moisturizer, then an anti-aging eye balm followed by a final moisturizing protective lotion. "

Guess who?

Ha! I was watching American Psycho just last night.

liquid bandages are awesome, but hard to get in Oz. I am also a big fan of tea tree oil soap, I have not had any skin issues since making the switch.

I was told a long time ago by my doctor, I was getting eczema on my hands, and he told me not to use soap and went further on to explain that soaps and washes strip the protective layer of oil off your body and actually increase the risk of skin problems and gives a foothold to the odour producing bacteria, not to mention drying your skin out.

I havent used soap or any kind of wash for 15 years unless i'm covered with say grease or dirt. Never had a problem with a smell. I even stopped using deodorant for while, which works as long as your diet is fairly healthy and doesnt vary too much.

I use moisturiser when required.

I read somewhere recently, I should track this down, that we generally shower too much and that also effects our skin negatively, I think it should be under 7 a week.

That said, I always shower after a workout, but always no soap.

The eczyma community is split on that issue.

Use a soap with moisteurizer, or a soap labeled for sensitive skin.

I shower twice a day in the summer and only have issues when I use a really aggressive soap.

Try tea tree oil soap. It kills staph (and your tinea versicolor).

You only need to use a few drops to create enough lather to cover yourself, so it works out to be cheaper than using selenium shampoo as body wash. It also smells good without being perfumey at all (it smells like pine wood).

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I'm actually pleasantly surprised by the caliber of this particular thread. I was tempted at first to move it to Boff Topic, but this is the PT, Diet and health forum so I let it stay. Turns out the discussion has been reasonably intelligent and informative.


I was told a long time ago by my doctor, I was getting eczema on my hands, and he told me not to use soap and went further on to explain that soaps and washes strip the protective layer of oil off your body and actually increase the risk of skin problems and gives a foothold to the odour producing bacteria, not to mention drying your skin out.

I havent used soap or any kind of wash for 15 years unless i'm covered with say grease or dirt. Never had a problem with a smell. I even stopped using deodorant for while, which works as long as your diet is fairly healthy and doesnt vary too much.

I use moisturiser when required.

I read somewhere recently, I should track this down, that we generally shower too much and that also effects our skin negatively, I think it should be under 7 a week.

That said, I always shower after a workout, but always no soap.

I suspect there is going to be a lot of individual difference in this arena. The amount of sweat and oil that people produce varies dramatically.

There is definitely some scientific validity to allowing your body's natural oils and the like to remain. But on the other side of the coin, if you look at the progress of human civilization, improvements in sanitation and personal hygiene have always been followed by a reduction in infectious disease and an increase in life expectancy.

I suppose the right thing is probably to find a proper balance in there somewhere.

You are asking for trouble not showering with soap, at least after grappling or really any training particularly in public areas. I have very dry skin but have not had issues with tea tree oil soap. If you don't like tea tree oil get a soap with as few chemicals (natural) as possible, always go fragrence free.

Most people taking two showers a day is too much unless you workout or live in a legitimately hot climate.

In regards to my body type, I am sweater. Like a madman, I actually feel a bit awkward when people have to grapple with me, but thats why I am always careful about not stinking and being clean, but seriously never had an issue with not using soap.

As Taebo said, it probably depends on the individual but I have never had any issues with not using soap regarding my skin, and I would need a bit more information to go against the advice of my doctor and my own empirical evidence. If I am handling food, or have been in a hospital etc, I will use ant-bacterial washes on my hands but thats about as far as I will go.

I remember hearing a few years ago that Tea-tree oil in low doses, as found in soaps and washes, actually contributes to MRSA.

I did a quick search and found these links:

http://www.news-medical.net/news/2007/02/18/21941.aspx

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?Db=pubmed&Cmd=ShowDetailView&TermToSearch=17071952&ordinalpos=2&itool=EntrezSystem2.PEntrez.Pubmed.Pubmed_ResultsP anel.Pubmed_RVDocSum