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Introduction To Massage

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






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






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






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






5. Spread of disease beyond continental boundaries.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






13. '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






14. Only the organism benefits - host sick.






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






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






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






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






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






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






21. Both host and microorganism benefit.






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






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






24. Microbial toxins in the blood.






25. 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.






26. Decubitus ulcers






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






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






29. Scleroderma






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






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






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






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






35. Sudden increase in incidence - above endemic rates.






36. Psoriasis






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






38. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






45. Hives






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






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






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






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






50. White patches on the tongue or inside the cheek