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Introduction To Massage

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1. Tiny parasites known as crabs - infest pubic and coarse body hair.






2. Painful - hot - red - pustules on the skin caused by Staphylococcus aureus. They may occur singly or in groups called folliculitus - or clusters called carbuncles.






3. Often preceded by a prodromic stage: 2 or 3 days of tingling - itching - or pain. Then blisters appear gathered around a red base. The blisters gradually crust and disappear - usually within 2 weeks.






4. 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.






5. Erythematous rash occurs from bi-products of urine breakdown. Can lead to secondary (yeast) infection.






6. An inflammatory skin reaction to a variety of triggers. a.k.a. urticaria






7. 1. Penetration 2. Direct contact 3. Ingestion 4. Inhalation






8. By far the most common form of skin cancer.






9. An agressive form of actinic keratosis lesions that appear on the lips.






10. A chronic autoimmune disorder involving damage to small blood vessels. Leads to abnormal accumulations of collagen in the skin and other tissues.






11. Reddish brown insect measuring 3-6 mm long that feed on human blood and turn purple after feeding. Have a painless bite






12. Study of factors - events and circumstances that influence the transmission of infectious diseases among humans.






13. Leave itchy trails or nodules where they burrow under the skin.






14. Common warts - look like hard cauliflower-shaped lumps






15. Yeast (fungal) infection that can occur in the GI tract - vagina - or mouth (thrush).






16. Host provides food and shelter but not adversely affected.






17. Dilated capillaries commonly seen around the nose and sun exposed areas.






18. Total number of active cases at any given time.






19. '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






20. A group of over 100 pathogens that are associated with several types of human warts. Also associated with cervical cancer in females.






21. 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






22. Bright red - raised and rounded. Enlarge with the growth of infant. Disappear around age 5-7.






23. White patches on the tongue or inside the cheek






24. Incidence and prevalence are relatively stable in a given population.






25. Psoriasis






26. Only the organism benefits - host sick.






27. Any organism capable of supporting the nutritional and physical growth requirements of another organism.






28. 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.






29. Sores that scab with a yellow-brown crust are the most common sign - but other forms involve large blisters or ulcers.






30. Small - ruby red-purplish round vascular lesion - slightly raised. Commonly seen on trunk and chest






31. 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.






32. Decubitus ulcers






33. A bacterial infection of the skin (staph or streptococcal) usually seen in infants and young children.






34. Leading cause of death among skin diseases. Accounts for 72% of skin cancer deaths.






35. A delayed type of allergic reaction of the skin resulting from skin contact with a specific allergen (such as poison ivy)






36. Non-contagious skin rash - characterized by itchy scaly patches and brought about by a hypersensitivity reaction.






37. A viral infection resulting in painful blisters on a red base that develop around the mouth - genitals - or other areas.






38. Ringworm - jock itch - athlete's foot.






39. Hives






40. Both host and microorganism benefit.






41. Classic butterfly rash (redness on nose and cheeks) in acute stage. Subacute stage resembles psoriasis.






42. Microbial toxins in the blood.






43. Flat pigmented spot on skin. a.k.a. liver spots - Malignant lentigines are dark and large and grow slowly.






44. Scleroderma






45. Least painful of all burns due to destruction of nerve endings.






46. Shiny purple - white-topped polygonal papules commonly seen on wrists - ankles - trunk and oral lesions. Rough - scaly and severely itchy.






47. New skin or connective tissue that grows after an injury - infection - or surgery. Lacks pigment - hair follicles and sweat glands.






48. Ability of a pathogen to cause disease.






49. Formation of papules and pustules - and finally permanent thickening and distortion of facial skin - especially around the nose. Often but incorrectly associated with alcoholism.






50. Soft - round - peduncular - brown papules often see on the neck and axilla. Common in elderly - pregnant and obese. a.k.a. acrochordons