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Introduction To Massage

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1. 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.






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






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






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






5. 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.






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






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






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






9. Hives






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






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






12. Psoriasis






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






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






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






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






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






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






19. Spread of disease beyond continental boundaries.






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






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






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






23. '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






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






25. White patches on the tongue or inside the cheek






26. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






36. 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.






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






38. 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.






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






40. Microbial toxins in the blood.






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






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






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






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






45. Ability of a pathogen to cause disease.






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






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






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






49. Scleroderma






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