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Introduction To Massage

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






2. 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.






3. White patches on the tongue or inside the cheek






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






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






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






7. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






14. 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.






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






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






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






18. 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.






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






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






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






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






23. Dilated capillaries commonly seen around the nose and sun exposed areas.






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






25. Ability of a pathogen to cause disease.






26. Psoriasis






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






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






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






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






31. 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






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






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






34. Sudden increase in incidence - above endemic rates.






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






36. Spread of disease beyond continental boundaries.






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






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






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






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






41. Both host and microorganism benefit.






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






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






44. Microbial toxins in the blood.






45. 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.






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






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






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






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






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