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Introduction To Massage

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1. 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.






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






3. Ability of a pathogen to cause disease.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






13. Only the organism benefits - host sick.






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






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






16. Number of new cases within a defined population.






17. 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.






18. 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.






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






20. 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.






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






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






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






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






25. Hives






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






27. Sudden increase in incidence - above endemic rates.






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






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






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






31. White patches on the tongue or inside the cheek






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






33. 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.






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






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






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






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






38. '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






39. Scleroderma






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






41. Non-malignant - pre-malignant - malignant






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






43. Psoriasis






44. Spread of disease beyond continental boundaries.






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






46. Both host and microorganism benefit.






47. Microbial toxins in the blood.






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






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






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