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Introduction To Massage

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1. Sudden increase in incidence - above endemic rates.






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






3. '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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






11. Ability of a pathogen to cause disease.






12. 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






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






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






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






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






17. Spread of disease beyond continental boundaries.






18. 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.






19. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






25. Scleroderma






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






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






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






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






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






31. Number of new cases within a defined population.






32. Non-malignant - pre-malignant - malignant






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






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






35. Decubitus ulcers






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






37. 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.






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






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






40. Psoriasis






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






48. Hives






49. White patches on the tongue or inside the cheek






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