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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.
Impetigo
Epidemic
actinic cheilitis
Infection
2. Presence and multiplication of a living organism on or in a host.
Infection
Prickly Heat (heat rash)
Endemic
bed bugs
3. Reddish brown insect measuring 3-6 mm long that feed on human blood and turn purple after feeding. Have a painless bite
bed bugs
body lice
Parasitism
skin tags
4. A viral infection resulting in painful blisters on a red base that develop around the mouth - genitals - or other areas.
acne vulgaris
basal cell carcinoma
Herpes Simplex
lichen planus
5. A chronic autoimmune disorder involving damage to small blood vessels. Leads to abnormal accumulations of collagen in the skin and other tissues.
Mutualism
Impetigo
pubic lice
scleroderma
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.
Tinea
First-degree burn
Herpes Simplex
Malignant lentigines
7. Soft - round - peduncular - brown papules often see on the neck and axilla. Common in elderly - pregnant and obese. a.k.a. acrochordons
Mutualism
skin tags
Lentigines
Strawberry hemangioma
8. Erythematous rash occurs from bi-products of urine breakdown. Can lead to secondary (yeast) infection.
scabies/mites
Diaper rash
leukoplakia
squamous cell carcinoma
9. Ability of a pathogen to cause disease.
Virulence
Herpes Simplex
Second-degree burn
acne rosacea
10. Least painful of all burns due to destruction of nerve endings.
Infection
Strawberry hemangioma
Telangiectases
Third-degree burn
11. Flat - smooth - bluish blood vessels commonly seen at the back of heads - lips and ears.
malignant melanoma
Venous Lakes
Diaper rash
Commensalism
12. Tiny parasites known as crabs - infest pubic and coarse body hair.
Parasitism
Outward signs include edema followed by hardening and thickening of the skin - usually of the hands and face
verruca vulgaris
pubic lice
13. Microbial toxins in the blood.
pityriasis rosea
Sepsis
head lice
eczema
14. Host provides food and shelter but not adversely affected.
Infection
Commensalism
neoplasms
pubic lice
15. Study of factors - events and circumstances that influence the transmission of infectious diseases among humans.
Impetigo
Epidemiology
skin tags
HPV
16. New skin or connective tissue that grows after an injury - infection - or surgery. Lacks pigment - hair follicles and sweat glands.
Port Wine hemangioma
head lice
nevi (moles)
scar tissue
17. Bright red - raised and rounded. Enlarge with the growth of infant. Disappear around age 5-7.
decubitus ulcers
Commensalism
head lice
Strawberry hemangioma
18. Pruritic condition characterized by tiny vesicles on neck - trunk - back - folds of skin.
Tinea
Prickly Heat (heat rash)
decubitus ulcers
Parasitism
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.
Tinea
contact dermatitis
actinic keratosis
Herpes Simplex
20. Decubitus ulcers
First-degree burn
Incidence
pubic lice
aka. bedsores - pressure sores - and trophic ulcers
21. A bacterial infection of the skin (staph or streptococcal) usually seen in infants and young children.
Impetigo
Lentigines
Herpes Simplex
verruca vulgaris
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
scar tissue
basal cell carcinoma
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
acne rosacea
23. Leave itchy trails or nodules where they burrow under the skin.
Strawberry hemangioma
scabies/mites
Port Wine hemangioma
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
24. Live primarily in clothing and only visit the host for blood meals.
Virulence
Host
aka. bedsores - pressure sores - and trophic ulcers
body lice
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.
Third-degree burn
scabies/mites
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Acne rosacea
26. Stem from inadequate blood flow to the skin that stretches over bony or otherwise prominent areas.
skin tags
Herpes Simplex
decubitus ulcers
Port Wine hemangioma
27. 1. Penetration 2. Direct contact 3. Ingestion 4. Inhalation
pityriasis rosea
Commensalism
nevi (moles)
Portals of Entry
28. A delayed type of allergic reaction of the skin resulting from skin contact with a specific allergen (such as poison ivy)
decubitus ulcers
Prevalence
contact dermatitis
Mongolian spots
29. Non-contagious skin rash - characterized by itchy scaly patches and brought about by a hypersensitivity reaction.
Lentigines
First-degree burn
eczema
Mutualism
30. Leading cause of death among skin diseases. Accounts for 72% of skin cancer deaths.
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
eczema
Third-degree burn
malignant melanoma
31. Hives
Herpes Simplex
Strawberry hemangioma
small red spots to large wheals - which are warm to the touch - and itchy
skin tags
32. Nits are small - rice-shaped flecks that cling strongly to hair shafts.
hives
contact dermatitis
head lice
Second-degree burn
33. A bacterial infection caused by streptococci - leading to painful inflammation of the skin. Often seen in lower leg.
Mongolian spots
HPV
Cellulitis
Impetigo
34. Number of new cases within a defined population.
candida albicans
Virulence
Incidence
acne vulgaris
35. Small - ruby red-purplish round vascular lesion - slightly raised. Commonly seen on trunk and chest
actinic keratosis
Sepsis
Senile angiomas (cherry spots)
Venous Lakes
36. An agressive form of actinic keratosis lesions that appear on the lips.
actinic cheilitis
verruca vulgaris
Mutualism
bed bugs
37. Only the organism benefits - host sick.
Epidemic
nevi (moles)
Parasitism
acne vulgaris
38. Dilated capillaries commonly seen around the nose and sun exposed areas.
Telangiectases
Strawberry hemangioma
Herpes Simplex
Portals of Entry
39. Scleroderma
Outward signs include edema followed by hardening and thickening of the skin - usually of the hands and face
contact dermatitis
Virulence
aka. bedsores - pressure sores - and trophic ulcers
40. Non-malignant - pre-malignant - malignant
Parasitism
Acne rosacea
neoplasms
Sepsis
41. Classic butterfly rash (redness on nose and cheeks) in acute stage. Subacute stage resembles psoriasis.
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Lentigines
malignant melanoma
Mutualism
42. Psoriasis
Infection
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
The most common variety looks like pink - or reddish patches sometimes with a silvery scale on top. Often found on elbows and knees but can develop anywhere.
Commensalism
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.
actinic keratosis
First-degree burn
Lentigines
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
44. Any organism capable of supporting the nutritional and physical growth requirements of another organism.
Impetigo
nevi (moles)
Host
basal cell carcinoma
45. Incidence and prevalence are relatively stable in a given population.
Prevalence
Boils
Endemic
Third-degree burn
46. Ringworm - jock itch - athlete's foot.
Commensalism
eczema
Tinea
pubic lice
47. Spread of disease beyond continental boundaries.
Tinea
small red spots to large wheals - which are warm to the touch - and itchy
Pandemic
Virulence
48. Yeast (fungal) infection that can occur in the GI tract - vagina - or mouth (thrush).
Impetigo
candida albicans
acne vulgaris
actinic keratosis
49. An inflammatory skin reaction to a variety of triggers. a.k.a. urticaria
Epidemic
Mongolian spots
pityriasis rosea
hives
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.
Second-degree burn
body lice
Prevalence
Portals of Entry