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Introduction To Massage

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1. Hives






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






3. White patches on the tongue or inside the cheek






4. '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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






16. 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.






17. Number of new cases within a defined population.






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






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






20. 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.






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






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






23. Ability of a pathogen to cause disease.






24. Scleroderma






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






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






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






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






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






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






31. 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.






32. Both host and microorganism benefit.






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






34. Psoriasis






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






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






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






38. 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.






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






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






41. 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.






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






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






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






45. Non-malignant - pre-malignant - malignant






46. Spread of disease beyond continental boundaries.






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






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






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






50. Decubitus ulcers