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Introduction To Massage

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






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






3. Only the organism benefits - host sick.






4. Psoriasis






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






16. Number of new cases within a defined population.






17. Both host and microorganism benefit.






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






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






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






21. 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.






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






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






24. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






31. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






37. 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.






38. Sudden increase in incidence - above endemic rates.






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






40. Ability of a pathogen to cause disease.






41. Decubitus ulcers






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






43. 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.






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






45. Hives






46. Microbial toxins in the blood.






47. 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.






48. Spread of disease beyond continental boundaries.






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






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