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Introduction To Massage

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1. 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






2. Pruritic condition characterized by tiny vesicles on neck - trunk - back - folds of skin.






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






4. Nits are small - rice-shaped flecks that cling strongly to hair shafts.






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. Only the organism benefits - host sick.






8. Stem from inadequate blood flow to the skin that stretches over bony or otherwise prominent areas.






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






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






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






12. Small - light brown mottled patches. Raised and wart like as they become malignant. a.k.a. Hutchinson's freckles






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






14. Damage includes all layers of the epidermis and possibly some of the dermis too. Symptoms include redness - blisters - edema and pain. Often leave a permanent scar.






15. 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.






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






17. Sudden increase in incidence - above endemic rates.






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






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






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






22. Non-malignant - pre-malignant - malignant






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






24. A non-contagious - chronic skin disease involving the excessive production of new skin cells that pile up into isolated or connected lesions.






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






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






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






28. 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.






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






30. Number of new cases within a defined population.






31. Horny - wart-like lesion commonly seen on face and trunk. Occur on sunlight exposed skin (ear - nose - scalp)






32. A bacterial infection caused by streptococci - leading to painful inflammation of the skin. Often seen in lower leg.






33. 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.






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






35. Presence and multiplication of a living organism on or in a host.






36. Light blue/grey or grey/green macule caused by selective pigmentation. Commonly seen on the buttocks and sacral areas of Asians and blacks.






37. Spread of disease beyond continental boundaries.






38. Hives






39. Decubitus ulcers






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






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






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






43. Live primarily in clothing and only visit the host for blood meals.






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






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






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






47. Scleroderma






48. Ability of a pathogen to cause disease.






49. 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.






50. Lesions caused by fungi called dermatophytes. Typically named by location.