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Introduction To Massage

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1. Non-malignant - pre-malignant - malignant






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






10. Decubitus ulcers






11. Sudden increase in incidence - above endemic rates.






12. White patches on the tongue or inside the cheek






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






14. '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






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






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






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






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






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






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






21. Number of new cases within a defined population.






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






23. 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.






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






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






26. 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.






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






28. Scleroderma






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






30. 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.






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






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






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






34. 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






35. Microbial toxins in the blood.






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






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






38. Both host and microorganism benefit.






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






40. Spread of disease beyond continental boundaries.






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






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






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






44. Ability of a pathogen to cause disease.






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






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






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






48. 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.






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






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