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Introduction To Massage

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






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






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






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






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






6. 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.






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






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






9. Ability of a pathogen to cause disease.






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






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






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






13. Microbial toxins in the blood.






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






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






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






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






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






19. 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.






20. Decubitus ulcers






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






22. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






31. Hives






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






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






34. Number of new cases within a defined population.






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






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






37. Only the organism benefits - host sick.






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






39. Scleroderma






40. Non-malignant - pre-malignant - malignant






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






42. Psoriasis






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






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






47. Spread of disease beyond continental boundaries.






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






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






50. 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.