Do rash guards help with the prevention of staph ?

[Kalma]

Specifically folliculitis?

I was wondering if the guys with more/longer body hair find their hair follicles have more chance of being opened ?

And if yes would a rash guard help in anyway?

I have been looking more and more into staph and it's treatments and peoples theories behind them. I know the rash guard theory is along shot but if there is less hair to pull I was thinking it may make it harder for the hair follicles to be pulled open.

So to counter the opening of the hair follicles I was thinking maybe a long sleeve rash guard could help ,given their would be a gi over the top of it in the case of gi classes.

Having never worn a rash guard I was wondering ,while they appear skin tight do they move much? If you have a gi over the top does the gi freely slide over the rash guard when grappling or does it tend to stick and create friction on the body ?

are rash guards just rash guards or are there certain things one needs to look for. I know people who surf and they just opt for generic ones, does the same apply for MA's?

 

[256]

I think some claim to help with stuff.

Check the Rupture rash guard or Hayabusa site. I think both of these say something about it.

 

[Ice 9 Cobra]

The name "rash"guard comes from surfing, not from anything matbourne.

 

[Kainan]

I think the thinking is that if you wear a rash guard then you have less skin contact with other people's sweat, or something along those lines. I could be way off though

 

[Russo93]

I will say this: When I first started jiu jitsu I never used a rash guard during training. I just wore my gi top with nothing under. After a couple months I started using a long sleeve rash guard and my skin suffered FAR less irritations.

 

[Sayian]

less skin to skin interaction, so it would reduce the risk of infection or irritation alot.
I always wear a rashguard.

 

[HomerPlata]

less skin to skin interaction, so it would reduce the risk of infection or irritation alot.
I always wear a rashguard.

This.

 

[ShindoNinja]

I will say this: When I first started jiu jitsu I never used a rash guard during training. I just wore my gi top with nothing under. After a couple months I started using a long sleeve rash guard and my skin suffered FAR less irritations.

Yeah, but also wash your rash guard after every training session.

 

[Noskill]

I will say this: When I first started jiu jitsu I never used a rash guard during training. I just wore my gi top with nothing under. After a couple months I started using a long sleeve rash guard and my skin suffered FAR less irritations.

This.

Less small zits, less scratches, etc.

Also, I wear tights under my shorts/gi pants. This means less abrasion on my knees.

 

[Golden Child]

Other than staph, etc, it just makes rolling more comfortable when you wear a rash guard. Especially on no gi days. I don't know how some guys just wear a cotton t-shirt and shorts. I always wear one, though I do go short sleeve under my gi.
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[dza76wutang]

Your skin is, to the best of my knowledge, impervious to staph naturally. Abrasions, scratches, etc create "gaps*" in the armor and provide opportunity for staph to infect. A rash guard, which helps reduce skin that is exposed to scratches, mat burn, etc will help preserve the integrity of the skin.

*edit apparently c hinks is forbidden lol

 

[gocubs1815]

I doubt it. Staph is a bacterial infection. So unless you have a rashie that is completely sterile and air tight, I think bacteria could get in there.

 

[AthletcBodyCare]

Rash guards can help, but do not give yourself a false sense of security by wearing it. Good hygiene is still your best bet in preventing skin disease.

 

[BruceLeeMMA]

I doubt it. Staph is a bacterial infection. So unless you have a rashie that is completely sterile and air tight, I think bacteria could get in there.

I think it beats skin to skin or skin to mat contact everytime.

You can still get it but as a protective measure i think it makes it less probable.

 

[HomerPlata]

Yeah, but also wash your rash guard after every training session.

Obviously! It comes off dripping in sweat, and if you leave it a day before washing it it stinks. Who in the world doesn't put on a clean rashguard every time??

 

[Russo93]

Obviously! It comes off dripping in sweat, and if you leave it a day before washing it it stinks. Who in the world doesn't put on a clean rashguard every time??

That's what I was thinking... lawlz. Most days my rash-guard is so wet that it's nearly to get off! You have to use the "pull-halfway-up-the-back-and-wiggle-technique" just to get it off! No way I would put that on the next day. That would be rank as sh**.

 

[Mad Sweeps]

less skin to skin interaction, so it would reduce the risk of infection or irritation alot.
I always wear a rashguard.

yup.

not to mention, I like that extra bit of warmth!

also, as for it sticking or anything, it wont. I have been wearing rashies for the almost 2 years under my gi with ZERO problems. feels WAY better

 

[Wutang]

It helps that it's not skin to skin but rashguards are porous - it breathes and sweat/water transfers in and out. Be clean and wash yourself don't depend on any kind of clothing to really help you with any kind of skin infections.

 

[La Tripa]

staph is no joke. (trust me ive had it) take every per caution possible. just like every one else has stated good hygiene keep your cuts,scabs,scrapes, bumps etc covered up i like to use waterproof band-aids they work great and stay on through training.
And my biggest piece of advice is if you even think you might have a ring worm or staph infection let your coach know, so that they can let every one know and give a extra good scrub down to the gym and stay home for a couple of days till it heals up.
good luck to you all.

 

[Deltafarce]

i wish they would keep the mats cleaner at my school i doubt they ever clean them.

I always take a hot shower after training, I hope that helps.