From the NFHS 2004-2005 Wrestling Rules Book

Rule 3 Officials and their Duties

Article 4 . . . Before the dual meet begins, the referee shall:

a. Visit each team dressing room to inspect contestants for presence of oils or greasy substances on the body or uniform, rosin, objectionable pads, improper clothing, all jewelry, long fingernails, improper grooming, skin condition, health and safety measures;

and

Rule 4 Wrestlers' Classification and Weigh-In

Section 2 Wrestlers' Appearance and Health

Article 3 . . . If a participant is suspected by the referee or coach of having a communicable skin disease or any other condition that makes participation appear inadvisable, the coach shall provide current written documentation from a physician stating that the suspected disease or condition is not communicable and that the athlete's participation would not be harmful to any opponent. This document shall be furnished at the weigh-in or prior to competition in the dual meet or tournament. Covering a communicable condition shall not be considered acceptable and does not make the wrestler eligible to perticipate.

Article 4 . . . If an on-site meet physician is present, he/she may overrule the diagnosis of the physician signing the physician's release form for a wrestler to participate with a particular skin condition.

The Rule Book does not provide discretionary authority to the referee to overule a physician's statement or disqualify an athlete from participation who provides a properly signed communicable skin form.