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Introduction To Massage

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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






10. 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.






11. Both host and microorganism benefit.






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






13. Sudden increase in incidence - above endemic rates.






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






15. Decubitus ulcers






16. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






24. White patches on the tongue or inside the cheek






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






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






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






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






29. Spread of disease beyond continental boundaries.






30. '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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






38. Psoriasis






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






46. Ability of a pathogen to cause disease.






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. Scleroderma






49. 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.






50. Number of new cases within a defined population.