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Introduction To Massage

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






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






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






4. White patches on the tongue or inside the cheek






5. Sudden increase in incidence - above endemic rates.






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






7. Number of new cases within a defined population.






8. Non-malignant - pre-malignant - malignant






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






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






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






12. Ability of a pathogen to cause disease.






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






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






15. Spread of disease beyond continental boundaries.






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






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






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






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






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






22. Decubitus ulcers






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






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






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






26. Only the organism benefits - host sick.






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






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






29. Scleroderma






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






31. '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






32. Hives






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






41. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






49. Microbial toxins in the blood.






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