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Introduction To Massage
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1. Sudden increase in incidence - above endemic rates.
neoplasms
Epidemic
squamous cell carcinoma
Malignant lentigines
2. A viral infection resulting in painful blisters on a red base that develop around the mouth - genitals - or other areas.
Mongolian spots
leukoplakia
Herpes Simplex
candida albicans
3. '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
pityriasis rosea
Tinea
Mutualism
malignant melanoma
4. Vary in size and shape. Brown or black due to presence of melanocytes. Flat or raised with well defined borders.
Malignant lentigines
Virulence
aka. bedsores - pressure sores - and trophic ulcers
nevi (moles)
5. Dilated capillaries commonly seen around the nose and sun exposed areas.
Telangiectases
Boils
Third-degree burn
Tinea
6. Formation of papules and pustules - and finally permanent thickening and distortion of facial skin - especially around the nose. Often but incorrectly associated with alcoholism.
Acne rosacea
Pandemic
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Impetigo
7. A bacterial infection of the skin (staph or streptococcal) usually seen in infants and young children.
Commensalism
Impetigo
Cellulitis
Outward signs include edema followed by hardening and thickening of the skin - usually of the hands and face
8. By far the most common form of skin cancer.
Prevalence
malignant melanoma
squamous cell carcinoma
basal cell carcinoma
9. Host provides food and shelter but not adversely affected.
Epidemiology
Commensalism
Prickly Heat (heat rash)
scleroderma
10. A chronic autoimmune disorder involving damage to small blood vessels. Leads to abnormal accumulations of collagen in the skin and other tissues.
squamous cell carcinoma
HPV
Infection
scleroderma
11. Ability of a pathogen to cause disease.
Virulence
Portals of Entry
Parasitism
Senile angiomas (cherry spots)
12. 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
acne rosacea
decubitus ulcers
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
verruca vulgaris
13. Leave itchy trails or nodules where they burrow under the skin.
scabies/mites
Prickly Heat (heat rash)
Epidemic
actinic cheilitis
14. Shiny purple - white-topped polygonal papules commonly seen on wrists - ankles - trunk and oral lesions. Rough - scaly and severely itchy.
head lice
lichen planus
bed bugs
Incidence
15. 1. Penetration 2. Direct contact 3. Ingestion 4. Inhalation
lichen planus
Parasitism
eczema
Portals of Entry
16. Presence and multiplication of a living organism on or in a host.
Herpes Simplex
Malignant lentigines
Prickly Heat (heat rash)
Infection
17. Spread of disease beyond continental boundaries.
Sepsis
pubic lice
Pandemic
Parasitism
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.
hives
Impetigo
acne rosacea
actinic keratosis
19. 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.
HPV
hives
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Herpes Simplex
20. Common warts - look like hard cauliflower-shaped lumps
Prevalence
Second-degree burn
Port Wine hemangioma
verruca vulgaris
21. An agressive form of actinic keratosis lesions that appear on the lips.
Diaper rash
actinic cheilitis
decubitus ulcers
Parasitism
22. Ringworm - jock itch - athlete's foot.
Tinea
Diaper rash
actinic keratosis
acne rosacea
23. A group of over 100 pathogens that are associated with several types of human warts. Also associated with cervical cancer in females.
Second-degree burn
Outward signs include edema followed by hardening and thickening of the skin - usually of the hands and face
scar tissue
HPV
24. A bacterial infection caused by streptococci - leading to painful inflammation of the skin. Often seen in lower leg.
Cellulitis
decubitus ulcers
Endemic
Mutualism
25. Scleroderma
Cellulitis
Outward signs include edema followed by hardening and thickening of the skin - usually of the hands and face
Incidence
bed bugs
26. An inflammatory skin reaction to a variety of triggers. a.k.a. urticaria
aka. bedsores - pressure sores - and trophic ulcers
Commensalism
Telangiectases
hives
27. Total number of active cases at any given time.
First-degree burn
Prevalence
Epidemic
Telangiectases
28. Erythematous rash occurs from bi-products of urine breakdown. Can lead to secondary (yeast) infection.
skin tags
pityriasis rosea
Diaper rash
verruca vulgaris
29. Live primarily in clothing and only visit the host for blood meals.
Impetigo
Mongolian spots
body lice
small red spots to large wheals - which are warm to the touch - and itchy
30. Small - light brown mottled patches. Raised and wart like as they become malignant. a.k.a. Hutchinson's freckles
verruca vulgaris
scleroderma
actinic cheilitis
Malignant lentigines
31. Number of new cases within a defined population.
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Incidence
Parasitism
hives
32. Non-malignant - pre-malignant - malignant
pityriasis rosea
neoplasms
Second-degree burn
head lice
33. Painful - hot - red - pustules on the skin caused by Staphylococcus aureus. They may occur singly or in groups called folliculitus - or clusters called carbuncles.
leukoplakia
Incidence
Boils
actinic keratosis
34. Lesions caused by fungi called dermatophytes. Typically named by location.
head lice
Tinea
Epidemiology
Diaper rash
35. Decubitus ulcers
aka. bedsores - pressure sores - and trophic ulcers
Cellulitis
Second-degree burn
Sepsis
36. Tiny parasites known as crabs - infest pubic and coarse body hair.
actinic cheilitis
Epidemiology
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
pubic lice
37. 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.
Impetigo
candida albicans
Second-degree burn
Infection
38. Study of factors - events and circumstances that influence the transmission of infectious diseases among humans.
eczema
scar tissue
Epidemiology
Cellulitis
39. A non-contagious - chronic skin disease involving the excessive production of new skin cells that pile up into isolated or connected lesions.
psoriasis
Acne rosacea
lichen planus
Lentigines
40. Psoriasis
Acne rosacea
The most common variety looks like pink - or reddish patches sometimes with a silvery scale on top. Often found on elbows and knees but can develop anywhere.
Impetigo
acne vulgaris
41. Flat reddish-purple patch commonly seen on face and neck. Do not disappear.
Prickly Heat (heat rash)
Pandemic
First-degree burn
Port Wine hemangioma
42. Light blue/grey or grey/green macule caused by selective pigmentation. Commonly seen on the buttocks and sacral areas of Asians and blacks.
Infection
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Mongolian spots
Impetigo
43. Incidence and prevalence are relatively stable in a given population.
Endemic
aka. bedsores - pressure sores - and trophic ulcers
Outward signs include edema followed by hardening and thickening of the skin - usually of the hands and face
neoplasms
44. Bright red - raised and rounded. Enlarge with the growth of infant. Disappear around age 5-7.
nevi (moles)
Commensalism
Strawberry hemangioma
head lice
45. Leading cause of death among skin diseases. Accounts for 72% of skin cancer deaths.
Venous Lakes
aka. bedsores - pressure sores - and trophic ulcers
malignant melanoma
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
46. Reddish brown insect measuring 3-6 mm long that feed on human blood and turn purple after feeding. Have a painless bite
bed bugs
Cellulitis
scleroderma
Virulence
47. Sores that scab with a yellow-brown crust are the most common sign - but other forms involve large blisters or ulcers.
leukoplakia
Impetigo
Boils
Tinea
48. Hives
Strawberry hemangioma
small red spots to large wheals - which are warm to the touch - and itchy
head lice
contact dermatitis
49. White patches on the tongue or inside the cheek
nevi (moles)
Herpes Simplex
Herpes Simplex
leukoplakia
50. Classic butterfly rash (redness on nose and cheeks) in acute stage. Subacute stage resembles psoriasis.
squamous cell carcinoma
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
lichen planus
small red spots to large wheals - which are warm to the touch - and itchy