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perspiration. The skin then becomes
tender and the least friction pro-
duces blisters. Nature’s method is to
gradually thicken and toughen the
skin—but this takes considerable
time, and to assist in toughening the
skin quickly, use Athletic Tuf-Skin
or Athletic Benzoin.

Athletic Benzoin is a combination
of tropical gums in alcohol, which
produces a protective coating when
applied to the skin of the feet. This
film acts as additional layers of skin,
until nature can grow necessary pro-
tection.

Athletic Tuf-Skin is a combination
of Benzoin, Tannic Acid and _ other
chemicals, prepared to quickly tough-
en the skin of the feet. This product
was developed after extended  re-
search and was based on a formula
used by the army in the late World
War. Many cases of actual field use
have proved its efficiency. Because it
is antiseptic, it can be used over
blisters safely. It will also prevent
foot odors.

DIRECTIONS—Apply with cotton,
or paint on with brush after shower.

_ Tuf-Skin should be used as a base
for taping. It helps to protect the
skin and prevents “tape rash.”

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Athliete’s Foot

Athlete’s Foot is an infection of
the skin caused by a fungus which

enters through cracks, abrasions or

pores, In its early stages, the symp-
toms are intense itching, followed by
inflammation and later by sloughing

THE FIRST AIDER

 

Published by the Cramer Chemical Co.
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(Left) H. J. Stegeman—Nationally famous Director of Athletics, Univ. of

Georgia. With C. W. Streit, Jr., of Birmingham, Alabama.

 

The economical solution to use in
this tray is Athletic Tannic Acid
Compound. Just put 6 gallons of wat-
er in the tray and add % pound can of
Tannic Acid Compound. Stir it into
solution, This takes about two min-
utes. It is then ready for use. This
gives an antiseptic foot bath that
will last six weeks, unless it is track-
ed away. At that time the solution
should be renewed.

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Treatment

The first treatment each day is to
wash thoroughly with warm soap suds
then paint the entire infected area

with Nitrophen. This kills any germs |

on the surface,
Second, apply Athletic Foot Oint-

 

 

 

Haskell Institute Grid Staff
(Left to Right) Newton Rose, John Carmody, head coach and Harry Jones.
Haskell schedules are unique in tnat their games take them all over the
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off of the skin. The fungus grows
faster in warm moist places, hence
shower baths, pools and dressing
room floors are ideal places to pick
up this disease and spread it.

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Prevention

To prevent Athlete’s Foot in your
squad, prepare a foot bath and insist
that members of the squad walk
through it each day after the shower.

 

ment. Force it well into the pores by
rubbing vigorously. It melts at body
temperature and will work deeply in-
to the infection.

Repeat treatment once each day un-
til itching and inflammation have
ceased and new healthy skin has
grown over the infected area.

NOTE: Even in the mildest cases
of this disease. treatment should be
continued for at least ten days.

CAUTION—If£ you notice any signs
of Athlete’s Foot in your squad, have

 

all your players soak their feet in
Athletic Tannic Acid Compound sol-
ution and rub Athletic Foot Ointment
on any cracks or abrasions on their
feet.

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Gym Itch

Gym itch is similiar to Athlete’s
Foot. Wash infected area with soap
and water, apply Nitrophen and Ath-
letic Foot Ointment. After a few ap-
plications of these, dust with Anti-
septic Powder.

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Sore Throats and Colds :

Much time and efficiency are lost
to the squad from common colds and
sore throat. A cold can be checked if
treated early. Be on the alert for the
first symptoms and help your players
care for themselves.

Use Athletic Stringent as a gargle
for sore throat. In laboratory tests it
kills over one billion harmful bacter-
ia in 30 seconds. Dust from fields or
gym floors are contaminated with in-
fectious bacteria. A gargle with Ath-
letic Stringent will reduce the chance
of infection. It should be used after
each work out. ;

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Athletic Cold Tablets

At the first sign of a cold in the
head or flu, Athletic Cold Tablets
should be used. Several tablets are
usually sufficient, one every three ~
hours. Often one does the work.
While this may be a new product to
you, the formula has been used suc-
cessfully over a period of years and
every coach should have a box of
these on hand to check colds and
their complications.

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Athletic Inhalant .

To stimulate easier breathing, apply
Athletic Inhalant in the nasal pass-
ages, It helps collect the’ dust and
germs out of the air, thereby protect-