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Massage Pathology
Dermatalogic Pathologies of the skin
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Tinea are | Fungal Infections |
| Acne | Bacterial infection affecting hair follicles and their associated sebaceous glands. |
| Impetigo | caused by bacteria and is chariterized by vesicles or pustules that itch or burn;commonly seen in children and occurs mainly around nose, mouth and hands. |
| Paronychia | infection found around the nails |
| Folliculitis most frequently occurs | in the groin, axilla or beard. |
| Inflammation that is limited to hair follicles | Folliculitis |
| Carbuncle is a | collection of boils that coalesce to form a larger mass. |
| Boil is | characterized by pain, redness and swelling, due to infected hair follicles that spread to infected areas. |
| Infection of skin and subcutaneous tissue is called | cellulitis |
| fungal skin infections are caused by: | dermatophytes |
| what is an elevated vesicle filled with pus? | Pustule |
| Ringworm is: | A fungal skin infection charcterized by a red, raised, round or oval scaling area with a clear center wich creates a ring appearance |
| Athletes foot is: | A contagious superficial foot fungas characterized by skin discoloration and a ridge of red tissue. |
| Tinea manus is found on the: | hand |
| Wart is: | Due to HPV and is a small benign mass resulting from hyperplasia? |
| Verruca is a : | Wart |
| Are warts an absolute contraindication? | yes |
| Cold sore is: | A highly contagious viral infection that appears as and oral lesion and is caused by the herpes simplex virus. |
| A dermatome is: | an area of skin innervated by a spinal nerve. |
| What condition presents itself as painful groups of vesicles in bandlike patterns along affected dermatomes resulting from reactivation of the varicella-zoster virus? | shingles |
| Is massage contraindicated for a client with chickenpox. | yes until completly recovered |
| Eczema is | an inflammatory disorder characterized by dry skin that is scaly, leathery or crusty and may itch or burn. |
| For a client with eczemza you should | adjust pressure and avoid areas of broken skin. |
| Approximately 30% of people with moderate or psoriasis will develop | Arthritis |
| Massage for a client with psoriasis is: | Indicated and may benifit the client from the use of a highly emollient lubriant. |
| contact dermatitis is: | due to allegic reactions of the skin when it comes into contact with various substances, producing and inflammatory reponse. |
| Two main types of contact dermatitis are | irritant and allergic |
| If a client with contact dermatitis it is best to postpone massage if | the affected area is large and the condition widespread. |
| Seborric dermatitis is a condition marked by changes in the quantity and quality of | secretions of the sebaceous glands |
| What chronic inflammatory disorder typically involves only the middle third of the face affects the blood vessels and hair follicles and is characterized by persistent redness an swelling? | Rosacea |
| Scleroderma | is an auto immumne disorder characterised by overproduction of collagen that affects the skin and internal organs (the skin appears hard and shiny) |
| Massage is indicated and beneficial for | scleroderma |
| Hives are caused by? | Allergens |
| ICHTHYOSIS VULGARIS IS: | Group of disorders that cause disruption of skin cell generation and removal. |
| A highly contagious parasite typically found in hair and are diagnosed with the presence of nits on the hair shaft? | Lice |
| A highly contagious infestation caused by burrowing parasitic mites. | Scabies |
| Scabies are often found | in the creases of skin |
| Bruises are contraindicated until | they turn a greenish or yellow color or if gentle presure is painful. |
| Second degree burn affects the | epidermis and upper layers of the dermis |
| Massage for a client with a burn is locally contraindicated in all degrees until | the affected are is completely healed |
| Tearing, thinning or overstretching of the skin that begins as red to pink stripes and fades to a silvery white is | stretch marks |
| When massaging stretch marks it is best to use | lighter than normal pressure |
| Random, poorly organized and may cause loss of function | scar tissue |
| Keliod is | an irregular-shaped, elevated scar that grows beyond the boundries of the original wound. |
| What is the best way to treat adhesions from scar tissue? | using myofascial release and friction only after the affected area has completely healed. |
| What is a thickening of the skin on the top or sides of toes called? | Corn |
| How do you treat a client with calluses on the feet? | avoid the affected area if painful |
| What kind of ulcer is caused by lack of blood supply to an area of sustained pressure | Decubitus Ulcer |
| How do you treat a client diagnosed with actnic keratosis or premalignant skin conditions? | Avoid area due to tenderness and possible malignancies. |
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