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Introduction To Massage

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






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






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






4. 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.






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






6. Number of new cases within a defined population.






7. 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






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






9. Non-malignant - pre-malignant - malignant






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






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






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






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






14. Ability of a pathogen to cause disease.






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






16. 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.






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






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






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. Sudden increase in incidence - above endemic rates.






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






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






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






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






25. 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.






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






27. Only the organism benefits - host sick.






28. 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.






29. White patches on the tongue or inside the cheek






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






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






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






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






34. Flat - smooth - bluish blood vessels commonly seen at the back of heads - lips and ears.






35. Hives






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






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






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






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






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






41. Scleroderma






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






43. Flat reddish-purple patch commonly seen on face and neck. Do not disappear.






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






45. Vary in size and shape. Brown or black due to presence of melanocytes. Flat or raised with well defined borders.






46. Microbial toxins in the blood.






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






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






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






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






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