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Introduction To Massage

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






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






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






4. Flat pigmented spot on skin. a.k.a. liver spots - Malignant lentigines are dark and large and grow slowly.






5. Sudden increase in incidence - above endemic rates.






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






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






8. Only the organism benefits - host sick.






9. Both host and microorganism benefit.






10. Ability of a pathogen to cause disease.






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






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






13. 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.






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






15. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






25. 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.






26. Microbial toxins in the blood.






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






28. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






34. 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.






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






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






37. 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






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






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






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






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






42. Hives






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






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






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






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






47. 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.






48. '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






49. Number of new cases within a defined population.






50. Scleroderma