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Introduction To Massage

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






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






3. Both host and microorganism benefit.






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






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






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






7. 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.






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






9. '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






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






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






12. Non-malignant - pre-malignant - malignant






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






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






15. Spread of disease beyond continental boundaries.






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






17. 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.






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






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






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






21. Sudden increase in incidence - above endemic rates.






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






23. White patches on the tongue or inside the cheek






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






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






26. Decubitus ulcers






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






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






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






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






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






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






34. 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.






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






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






37. Scleroderma






38. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






47. Only the organism benefits - host sick.






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






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






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