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Introduction To Massage

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1. Non-malignant - pre-malignant - malignant






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






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






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






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






6. Both host and microorganism benefit.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






18. 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.






19. Spread of disease beyond continental boundaries.






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






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






22. Sudden increase in incidence - above endemic rates.






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






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






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






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






27. White patches on the tongue or inside the cheek






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






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






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






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






32. Decubitus ulcers






33. 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.






34. Number of new cases within a defined population.






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






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






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






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






39. Psoriasis






40. Only the organism benefits - host sick.






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






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






43. 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.






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






45. Hives






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






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






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. 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.






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