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






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






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






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






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






6. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






16. Decubitus ulcers






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






18. 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.






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






20. Spread of disease beyond continental boundaries.






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






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






23. White patches on the tongue or inside the cheek






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






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






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






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






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






29. Psoriasis






30. 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.






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






32. Sudden increase in incidence - above endemic rates.






33. Microbial toxins in the blood.






34. 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






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






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






37. Hives






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






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






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






41. Both host and microorganism benefit.






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






43. Number of new cases within a defined population.






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






45. 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.






46. Scleroderma






47. '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






48. Only the organism benefits - host sick.






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






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







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