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IntegumentaryDisease
Diseases of the Integumentary System for Massage
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Skin lesion | any abnormality of the skin |
| Macule | a flat, reddened patch of skin |
| Papule | a raised, reddened patch of skin |
| Vesicule | a blister like growth containing clear, serious fluid |
| Blister | a bubble of fluid below the skin |
| Pustule | a small blister filled with pus |
| Dermatosis | any skin disorder, particularly one that does not involve inflammation |
| Dermatitis | acute or chronic inflammation of the skin from any cause |
| Pruritus | itching |
| Neoplasms [neo=new; plasm=growth] | tumors, abnormal tissue that grows more rapidly than normal |
| Hyperplasia [plasis=formation] | excessive formation of normal cells resulting in an abnormal number of cells |
| Metastasis | the spread of a tumor from its site of origin to distant sites |
| Benign tumors | nonspreading, localized tumors that usually grow more slowly |
| Osteoma | a benign bone tumor |
| Lipoma | a benign fatty tumor |
| Nevus | a birthmark or mole |
| Papilloma | a benign growth on the skin or mucous membrane |
| Myoma | a benign muscle tumor |
| Angioma | a benign blood vessel tumor |
| Adenoma | a benign tumor of the glands |
| Chondroma | a benign cartilaginous tumor |
| Lymphoma | lymph tissue tumor (benign or malignant) |
| Malignant tumors | tumors that are able to metastasize |
| Mutation | a change or alteration in the genetic code |
| Sarcoma | a malignant tumor arising in tissue other than epithelial tissue |
| Carcinoma | a malignant tumor of epithelial tissue |
| Melanoma | a malignant tumor involving the melanocytes of the skin (most threatening form of skin cancer) |
| Basal cell carcinoma | a malignant tumor caused by the development of neoplastic cells in the basal layers of the skin |
| Squamous cell carcinoma | a malignant tumor cause by the development of neoplastic cells in the superficial layers of the skin |
| Cellulitis | noncontagious inflammation of the skin and deeper tissues, may be associated with a contagious condition, check with doctor |
| Impetigo | a contagious bacterial infection of the skin; characterized by localized skin redness and vesicles around the nose, mouth, axilla, groin, hands, and feet that burst and form crusts,avoid the affected area, check w/doctor |
| Folliculitis | contagious inflammation of a hair follicle; often contracted from hot tubs. Local contraindication |
| Acne | noncontagious inflammation of the sebaceous glands in the skin. Avoid painful, itching, or weeping areas |
| Fever blisters (herpes simplex) | contagious open sores and vesicles around the lips and gums. Local contraindication |
| Chickenpox | contagious skin condition characterized by a rash that develops into pustules and vesicles lasting approximately 5-7 days. Caused by varicella-zoster virus. Contraindicated |
| Shingles (herpes zoster) | rash along dermatome, local contraindication |
| Warts (verrucae) | contagious infection of the epidermis. Many different varieties including plantar & linear. Local contraindication. |
| Tinea pedis | athlete's foot - itchy shallow lesions on the foot and between toes, local contraindication |
| Tinea cruris | jock itch - shallow lesions in the groin area, local contraindication |
| Scabies | Sarcoptes scabiei (itch mite) - itchy eruptions (papules and vesicles are common) that usually affect the webs of the hands, wrists, elbows, gluteal cleft, or nipples. Contraindicated |
| Pediculosis | crabs (lice) - itchiness of the scalp, pubic area, or other places. Contraindicated, avoid direct contact. |
| Psoriasis | chronic, oval, silvery, plaque-like scales with red patches on skin, especially on the scalp, ears, genitalia, and bony prominences. Avoid if painful, itching, or weeping. |
| Scleroderma | autoimmune disease, deposition of collagen in the skin, lungs, heart, kidneys, GI tract. Mask like face. local contraindication |
| Atopic eczema | general inflammation of the skin; blister-like formations that burst & crust over, commonly involves scalp, arms, trunk, legs;may develop dry pigmented areas of skin that start @ elbows & knees & spread. |
| Lupus erythematosus | chronic inflammatory disease can manifest a butterfly rash across nose & cheek, giving the appearance of a wolf (lupus = wolf) |
| Urticaria | hives - itchy skin eruptions. local contraindication |
| Decubitus ulcers | bedsores - dark patches of ulceration of the skin that lead to necrosis of the skin. massage to prevent. local contraindication. |
| 1st degree burn | affects epidermis; redness followed by shedding of skin. |
| 2nd degree burn | affects epidermis & dermis; redness & blistering; can leave scars. |
| 3rd degree burn | affects all layers & possibly underlying tissue; open wounds w/black charring & white necrotic tissue. |
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