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Dermatalogic Pathologies of the skin

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