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Introduction To Massage

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






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






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






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






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






6. 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






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






8. 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.






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






10. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






19. White patches on the tongue or inside the cheek






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






30. New skin or connective tissue that grows after an injury - infection - or surgery. Lacks pigment - hair follicles and sweat glands.






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






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






33. Microbial toxins in the blood.






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






35. Hives






36. Both host and microorganism benefit.






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






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






39. Spread of disease beyond continental boundaries.






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






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






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






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






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






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






46. Number of new cases within a defined population.






47. 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.






48. Only the organism benefits - host sick.






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






50. '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