Shin guard rash

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I can’t figure out how to search threads on this forum. Is there info to be had on shin guard rash/dermatitis? Please share solutions! Specifically, is there something your child uses as a barrier between the guard and their skin? Thanks.
 
My daughter would get it pretty bad. We ended up putting a shin guard sleeve between her shinguards and her leg. She would have one sleeve on her leg, put the shinguard on that and then put another shinguard sleeve on the outside to keep it in place.
 
My son used to get it something awful (delicate skin). He also picks up jock itch and athletes foot pretty easy.

We bought 3-4 sets of shin guard sleeves: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01HXU7HEG
They provide a minor barrier between the shin guard and the leg.

Wash the shin guards every time you use them
Occasionally bleach them (then wash again)

Basically athletes foot on the shin. Some kids do have allergies to the composition of the shin guard itself (not our case)

Frustrating as hell for the kid when they cant stop scratching to the point its bleeding
 
Son used to have this problem a lot. He would not wear a rash guard. We solved it by first taking the shin guard off immediately after the game, drying the skin and letting it cool off. Then we cleaned the guard with soap and hot water a few times during the season. He has not had the problem in several years.
 
Shin guard sleeves helped for my daughter when she was younger before she developed a dislike around 15y/o for the feel of the sleeves. Now she uses Nike Mercurial shin guards ($20) and puts Gold Bond powder on them before slipping them into her socks. She also throws them into the washing machine once a week with her practice uniforms. The college washes their uniforms and practice gear so she throws the shin guards in the mesh laundry bag with her clothes. She also has about 3-4 pair of shin guards so she has a clean pair for almost every practice or game (multiple pair since she kept forgetting them for away games and would have to buy a new pair).

Also try taking the shin guard and socks off as soon as possible after the game.
 
When my teenager was younger we did what some of the pros do -- put on first pair of socks, then shin guard over that pair, then over the shin guards put on a pair of socks with the "feet" cut out below the ankle. Helps if your shin guard has a strap to keep it in place with this method. Experiment in practice with all of the above maybe to see what works best?
 
Nike slip in shin guards(have to have tight socks for them not to slide). Don't put them in until needed and then take them out immediately after the game. Wash with baby wipes once a month.
 
And, my DD and her teammates rarely wear shinguards at practice. They only put them on if they are going to be having a scrimmage.
 
My DD had the shin rash issue. Our solution was a thin under sock, but this has the side effect of shin guards slipping more than usual, and we hadn't been able to find a strap that didn't bother my DD. Thanks for the link on the Storellis. That looks like a great solution.
 
espola said:
What happened to "practice like you play"?
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It's not cool to wear shin guards unless you are playing an actual game. At least that's what the mentality seems to be among olders. Some youngers occasionally as well. Until you see the errant swing and a miss of the ball and smack into the unprotected shin. What follows is the limp n hobble move for a few minutes while the pain subsides. Sometimes they learn from it..sometimes they don't. A former coach for one of my kids said no shin guards=no playing..regardless if it's a game or training. He was a good coach and didn't want to see anyone injured. Makes all the sense in the world.
And another thumbs up for the Storelli sleeves. Padding on the outside helps keep my GK from getting stomped by the pissed off striker who just got robbed of a scoring opportunity.
 
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