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Introduction To Massage
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1. A chronic inflammatory disease caused by a bacterial infection and characterized by pustular eruptions of the skin caused by an overproduction of sebum. Common in adolescence.
Third-degree burn
Tinea
Port Wine hemangioma
acne vulgaris
2. A bacterial infection of the skin (staph or streptococcal) usually seen in infants and young children.
Incidence
psoriasis
Impetigo
skin tags
3. Soft - round - peduncular - brown papules often see on the neck and axilla. Common in elderly - pregnant and obese. a.k.a. acrochordons
Lentigines
skin tags
basal cell carcinoma
pityriasis rosea
4. A group of over 100 pathogens that are associated with several types of human warts. Also associated with cervical cancer in females.
Lentigines
HPV
squamous cell carcinoma
Cellulitis
5. Some authorities describe it as a cancer that develops in the deepest layers of the epidermis - while others maintain that it is a precancerous condition.
Endemic
hives
neoplasms
actinic keratosis
6. Dilated capillaries commonly seen around the nose and sun exposed areas.
Prickly Heat (heat rash)
Telangiectases
lichen planus
scabies/mites
7. Shiny purple - white-topped polygonal papules commonly seen on wrists - ankles - trunk and oral lesions. Rough - scaly and severely itchy.
Tinea
scar tissue
Portals of Entry
lichen planus
8. 1. Penetration 2. Direct contact 3. Ingestion 4. Inhalation
Third-degree burn
Parasitism
Portals of Entry
Mongolian spots
9. Hives
small red spots to large wheals - which are warm to the touch - and itchy
neoplasms
Infection
actinic keratosis
10. Small - ruby red-purplish round vascular lesion - slightly raised. Commonly seen on trunk and chest
Telangiectases
Virulence
Senile angiomas (cherry spots)
First-degree burn
11. Nits are small - rice-shaped flecks that cling strongly to hair shafts.
Incidence
verruca vulgaris
head lice
Outward signs include edema followed by hardening and thickening of the skin - usually of the hands and face
12. Psoriasis
head lice
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
The most common variety looks like pink - or reddish patches sometimes with a silvery scale on top. Often found on elbows and knees but can develop anywhere.
acne rosacea
13. Ringworm - jock itch - athlete's foot.
Port Wine hemangioma
Tinea
Commensalism
candida albicans
14. Yeast (fungal) infection that can occur in the GI tract - vagina - or mouth (thrush).
neoplasms
basal cell carcinoma
candida albicans
squamous cell carcinoma
15. A delayed type of allergic reaction of the skin resulting from skin contact with a specific allergen (such as poison ivy)
Tinea
contact dermatitis
Portals of Entry
hives
16. Sores that scab with a yellow-brown crust are the most common sign - but other forms involve large blisters or ulcers.
Impetigo
bed bugs
HPV
Outward signs include edema followed by hardening and thickening of the skin - usually of the hands and face
17. Formation of papules and pustules - and finally permanent thickening and distortion of facial skin - especially around the nose. Often but incorrectly associated with alcoholism.
actinic keratosis
hives
Acne rosacea
Commensalism
18. Pruritic condition characterized by tiny vesicles on neck - trunk - back - folds of skin.
leukoplakia
Prickly Heat (heat rash)
Malignant lentigines
Host
19. Spread of disease beyond continental boundaries.
lichen planus
actinic keratosis
Pandemic
Outward signs include edema followed by hardening and thickening of the skin - usually of the hands and face
20. Host provides food and shelter but not adversely affected.
Commensalism
skin tags
psoriasis
HPV
21. Tiny parasites known as crabs - infest pubic and coarse body hair.
Herpes Simplex
pubic lice
lichen planus
neoplasms
22. New skin or connective tissue that grows after an injury - infection - or surgery. Lacks pigment - hair follicles and sweat glands.
Mutualism
contact dermatitis
scar tissue
Acne rosacea
23. 'Herald patch' initial solitary lesion and then weeks later get a fine cigarette paper scale with papules in christmas tree pattern on back. Mini-epidemics in young adults
Commensalism
pityriasis rosea
Herpes Simplex
acne rosacea
24. A viral infection resulting in painful blisters on a red base that develop around the mouth - genitals - or other areas.
Herpes Simplex
Senile angiomas (cherry spots)
nevi (moles)
Incidence
25. White patches on the tongue or inside the cheek
Prickly Heat (heat rash)
Pandemic
Herpes Simplex
leukoplakia
26. Chronic inflammatory condition involving facial skin - eyes - and eyelids - occurs in stages of severity - starting with occasional flushing - continuing through general inflammation of the face and eyes
acne rosacea
Senile angiomas (cherry spots)
head lice
Mutualism
27. Total number of active cases at any given time.
Impetigo
actinic keratosis
Prevalence
scabies/mites
28. Bright red - raised and rounded. Enlarge with the growth of infant. Disappear around age 5-7.
Diaper rash
nevi (moles)
Strawberry hemangioma
actinic cheilitis
29. Erythematous rash occurs from bi-products of urine breakdown. Can lead to secondary (yeast) infection.
basal cell carcinoma
Endemic
Diaper rash
Prickly Heat (heat rash)
30. Presence and multiplication of a living organism on or in a host.
First-degree burn
Infection
squamous cell carcinoma
hives
31. Non-contagious skin rash - characterized by itchy scaly patches and brought about by a hypersensitivity reaction.
Infection
aka. bedsores - pressure sores - and trophic ulcers
eczema
nevi (moles)
32. Least painful of all burns due to destruction of nerve endings.
Third-degree burn
Telangiectases
hives
pityriasis rosea
33. Small - light brown mottled patches. Raised and wart like as they become malignant. a.k.a. Hutchinson's freckles
nevi (moles)
Incidence
Diaper rash
Malignant lentigines
34. Common warts - look like hard cauliflower-shaped lumps
Impetigo
verruca vulgaris
leukoplakia
Epidemic
35. An agressive form of actinic keratosis lesions that appear on the lips.
Outward signs include edema followed by hardening and thickening of the skin - usually of the hands and face
actinic keratosis
Epidemiology
actinic cheilitis
36. Usually found on the external skin but occasionally develops in mucous membranes too. Common on ears - hands - and lower lips - but can grow inside the mouth often as a response to pipe smoking or chewing tobacco.
leukoplakia
acne rosacea
squamous cell carcinoma
Prevalence
37. An inflammatory skin reaction to a variety of triggers. a.k.a. urticaria
Diaper rash
Senile angiomas (cherry spots)
hives
malignant melanoma
38. Burn to the top layer of skin. It is the least severe of all burns. Signs include redness or mild discoloration - pain - and mild swelling.
Prevalence
acne rosacea
nevi (moles)
First-degree burn
39. Horny - wart-like lesion commonly seen on face and trunk. Occur on sunlight exposed skin (ear - nose - scalp)
scabies/mites
scleroderma
body lice
actinic keratosis
40. Microbial toxins in the blood.
Strawberry hemangioma
HPV
Second-degree burn
Sepsis
41. Leading cause of death among skin diseases. Accounts for 72% of skin cancer deaths.
Pandemic
actinic keratosis
malignant melanoma
Malignant lentigines
42. Any organism capable of supporting the nutritional and physical growth requirements of another organism.
Venous Lakes
malignant melanoma
Host
HPV
43. Classic butterfly rash (redness on nose and cheeks) in acute stage. Subacute stage resembles psoriasis.
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
actinic keratosis
bed bugs
Herpes Simplex
44. Painful - hot - red - pustules on the skin caused by Staphylococcus aureus. They may occur singly or in groups called folliculitus - or clusters called carbuncles.
Herpes Simplex
small red spots to large wheals - which are warm to the touch - and itchy
Telangiectases
Boils
45. Ability of a pathogen to cause disease.
Diaper rash
Tinea
Virulence
HPV
46. Vary in size and shape. Brown or black due to presence of melanocytes. Flat or raised with well defined borders.
Senile angiomas (cherry spots)
Second-degree burn
actinic cheilitis
nevi (moles)
47. Light blue/grey or grey/green macule caused by selective pigmentation. Commonly seen on the buttocks and sacral areas of Asians and blacks.
squamous cell carcinoma
Host
Herpes Simplex
Mongolian spots
48. Live primarily in clothing and only visit the host for blood meals.
Mutualism
Host
body lice
candida albicans
49. Scleroderma
HPV
squamous cell carcinoma
Outward signs include edema followed by hardening and thickening of the skin - usually of the hands and face
Host
50. Reddish brown insect measuring 3-6 mm long that feed on human blood and turn purple after feeding. Have a painless bite
acne vulgaris
candida albicans
bed bugs
Prickly Heat (heat rash)