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Skin Pathologies Flashcards

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Tinea capitis

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Bowen’s disease

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MRSA

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Filiform Wart

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Tinea cruris

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Merkel Cell Carcinoma

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ocular herpes

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cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma

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morpheaform basal cell carcinoma

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allergic contact dermatitis

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dyshidrosis

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Butchers’ warts

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Common wart

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Phymatous acne rosacea

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Superficial basal cell carcinoma (BCC)

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Herpes gladiatorum

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contracture scar

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tinea corporis

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eczema herpeticum

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erythroelangiectatic acne rosacea

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tinea manuum

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plantar wart

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Kaposi’s Sarcoma

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Eczema herpeticum

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Ocular acne rosacea

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Tinea pedis

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seborrheic keratosis (SK)

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Second Degree Burn

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atopic dermatitis

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Boils

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Genital herpes simplex

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Leukoplakia

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Actinic Cheilitis

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hidradenitis suppurativa

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focal epithelial hyperplasia

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onychomycosis

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tinea versicolor

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Superficial Spreading Melanoma

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impetigo

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Nummular Eczema

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Ocular Melanoma

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Papulopustular Acne Rosacea

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erysipelas

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lentigo melanoma

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keratoacanthoma

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cellulitis

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acne vulgaris

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Vitiligo

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Oral herpes simplex

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Crab lice

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Basal cell carcinoma (BCC)

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Irritant contact dermatitis

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A tight area of skin that can occur after a large area of skin is damaged and healed, as after a second or third degree burn, or a slow-healing wound . Can make it difficult to move, especially if affects muscles or nerves, or occurs over a joint.

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contracture scar

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causes persistent facial redness and visible enlarged blood vessels

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erythroelangiectatic acne rosacea

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Non-cancerous; eczema. fluid-filled blisters, usually on hands and feet. trigged by heat, stress, or environment. Of note for MTs, blisters can involve weeping, so must exercise caution.

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dyshidrosis

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Precancerous; Found on lips; Scaly rough or crusty patch or bump

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Actinic Cheilitis

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An immune reaction to a substance to which a person is allergic, such as nickel, latex, the sap of poison ivy, etc. It can develop a few hours after exposure or occasionally only after an exposure to UV rays. Non-cancerous.

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allergic contact dermatitis

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Noncontagious; Noncancerous; Most common eczema, especially among children; genetic or environmental; Itchy, red, flaky and dry, may weep clear fluid liquid. Occurs on the creases of the sides of the nose, and other skin creases.

Note: People prone to this condition may also be affected by asthma and allergic rhinitis.

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Atopic Dermatitis

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Bacterial infection; MRSA; Multiple infections in close proximity, confined to hair follicles. Outbreak occurs in a predictable, diamond-shaped pattern.

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Folliculitis

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blackheads and whiteheads (comedones);
small, tender red bumps (papules);
white or yellow “squeezable” spots (pustules); large painful red lumps (nodules); cyst-like varying (fluctuant) swellings (Pseudocysts); noncontagious; noncancerous

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acne vulgaris

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Contagious; Noncancerous; also known as furuncles; local infections of the skin – pus filled bumps occur under skin when a hair follicle gets infected due to Staphylococcus aureus. Typically occur one at a time.

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Boils

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Hard, flesh colored, flaky nodules that vary in size

Typically on hands, knees and elbows

Slightly Contagious; can be spread by disturbance

Non-Cancerous

Caused by viral infection

Contraindicated to massage infected areas

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Common wart

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contagious, non-cancerous

outbreak of lesions on the fingers

because massage therapists work without gloves, this can be spread to the hands from any infection site

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herpes whitlow

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contagious, potentially pre-cancerous

an STI caused by several varieties of Humap papilloma virus (HPV)
can come and go with no symptoms, but some can lead to cervical cancer

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genital wart

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Contagious. Also called facial warts. Fast-growing threadlike warts that appear on eyelids, lips, and neck. Mostly painless but can spread easily to other areas.

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Filiform Wart

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Contagious. Also called “jock itch.” It is a fungal infection of the groin area that is more common in males. Usually associated with warm, damp conditions and tight clothing. Can be spread through sexual activity, contaminated clothing, towels, or bed sheets or through autoinoculation.

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Tinea cruris

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Contagious. Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus. Group of infection-causing staph bacteria. May be hospital acquired, resulting in pneumonia, kidney infection or infected surgical wound. May be community acquired: presents as a skin infection. Can be spread through indirect contact.

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MRSA

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Contagious: a disseminated cutaneous infection with herpes simplex virus (HSV) that develops in a patient with atopic dermatitis

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eczema herpeticum

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Contagious: also known as ringworm of the hand, is a fungal infection that affects the skin of the hands

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tinea manuum

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Contagious; Wingless insects that tend not to live directly on their host, but in the host’s clothing, especially in the seams. They visit their hosts to take blood meals, causing an itchy reaction. Fairly rare except among homeless and transient populations. Potential vectors of communicable diseases.

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Body lice

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Contagious; noncancerous; intense itching that may get worse at night, skin discoloration (often gray-blue), and sores or scabbing. Typically spread through close intimate contact with another person.

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Crab lice

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Highly contagious; noncancerous; tiny, fluid-filled lesions called “cold sores” or “fever blisters”, which can recur. Spreads through close personal contact.

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Oral herpes simplex

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Cancerous: Dangerous subtype of skin cancer. particular risk for immune suppressed with long history of sun exposure.

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Merkel Cell Carcinoma

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Develops on the epidermis, and often appears as large, scaly, and reddish/brown patches. It seems to have a link to HPV (human papilloma virus). Also called squamous cell carcinoma in situ (in situ SCC). It is cancerous.

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Bowen’s disease

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Dome shaped; most often in sun-exposed areas; various causes but most often sun exposure or HPV; non-cancerous

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keratoacanthoma

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Early: brown smooth “freckle” bigger than 3 cm. diameter; Late: dark brown or black; blue portion(s); raised; a type of sun-caused skin Cancer

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lentigo melanoma

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Viral, non cancerous; extensive cutaneous vesicular eruption that arises from pre-existing skin disease

can be severe, progressing to disseminated infection and death if untreated

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Eczema herpeticum

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Bacterial infection; MRSA; “Flesh-eating bacteria” moves quickly along fascial planes and can progress from a minor skin wound to a limb-threatening or life-threatening infection in a matter of hours.

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Necrotizing fasciitis

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Very contagious, noncancerous, viral infection

Blisters may appear on the genitals, but they can also be found on the thighs, buttocks, and on the skin over the sacrum.

Note: most contagious when sores are present, but can also be shed from skin that has no visible lesion “asymptomatic viral shedding.”

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Genital herpes simplex

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genital warts

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Characterized by ruptured vesicles that look more like ulcers than blisters on a red base

Highly contagious

Caused by the herpes simplex virus

Contraindicated for massage

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Herpes gladiatorum

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herpes whitlow

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Highly contagious; “athletes foot”; noncancerous, fungal; burns & itches; starts between the third and fourth digits (toes). High risk of secondary infection

“moccasin distribution” presents as dry, scaly, itchy lesions on the heel and sole of the foot (pedal).

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tinea pedis

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Highly Contagious: a superficial fungal skin infection of the body caused by dermatophytes

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tinea corporis

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Highly Contagious; Cancerous;
malignant lesions to form in skin, lymph nodes, and other organs; Red, purple, or brown skin blotches.

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kaposi’s sarcoma

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highly contagious

mites burrow into the epidermis

can resemble psoriasis, eczema, chickenpox and others; need physician to diagnose and treat

Do not touch!!!

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scabies mites

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Highly contagious; affects mostly young children. Appears as red sores on face with or without a yellow crust (after sores burst).

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impetigo

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Noncontagious; potentially pre-cancerous; painless white or grey patches on inside cheeks, gums or tongue; associated with tobacco use.

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Leukoplakia

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Non contagious, inflammatory;
Non cancerous; painful, burning, itching, and swelling of eye and surrounding tissues

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Ocular acne rosacea

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non-contagious, non-cancerous

red or purplish; may have small ulcers

usually lower legs due to poor circulation (ex: from diabetes or heart failure

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stasis dermatitis

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Non-contagious; Non-cancerous; Damage penetrates epidermis to the dermis or deeper; destroy skin cells, glands, hair shafts, and nerve endings. It may present with white or black charred edges.

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Third-degree burn

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Non-contagious; Non-cancerous; minor injury creates inflammatory response; chronic itchiness leads to itch-scratch cycle; localized scaly patches; often with hair loss and lichenification; overlap with anxiety disorders.

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Neurodermatitis

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Noncontagious; cancerous. Occurs on areas of the skin exposed to sun. Appears as a slightly transparent bump on the skin.

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Basal cell carcinoma (BCC)

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Noncontagious; Noncancerous; A benign skin growth in which epithelial cells multiply in isolated areas; Appear singly or in groups as clearly edged, soft light or brown spots on the trunk, face, or scalp. As they mature they become darker and thicker. Eventually develop a “warty” appearance. Don’t usually hurt.

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seborrheic keratosis (SK)

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Noncontagious; Noncancerous; Damage into deeper layers of the epidermis and upper portion of the dermis due to thermal burns;
Appears red with instantly appearing blisters, often leave a scar.

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Second degree burn

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Noncontagious; noncancerous; most common type of nonallergic skin reaction. Occurs when an irritant damages skin’s outer layer. Symptoms; dryness, redness, burning, stinging, blisters.

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Irritant contact dermatitis

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Noncontagious; cancerous. Occurs on areas of the skin exposed to sun. Brown or black shaded regions within the lesion. Coloration can be mistaken for melanoma.

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Pigmented basal cell carcinoma

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Not contagious: Fungal infection that is also known as pityriasis versicolor. Occurs most often in hot, humid conditions. Most cases occur on the back, chest, neck, or arms.

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tinea versicolor

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Noncancerous; Noncontagious; Appears in small circular lesions, often on the legs and buttocks; Can resemble ringworm; Sometimes itchy; Lesions can be dry and scaly, or moist and weepy

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Nummular Eczema

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Rare, aggressive variety of skin cancer; Develops in the pigment-producing cells of the eye; Symptoms include a sensation of flashes or specks of dust in your vision

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Ocular Melanoma

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Nose, chin, forehead, and or ears become distorted and bulbous

Non-contagious and non-cancerous

It is not well understood what causes this condition

Massage lubricants may cause irritation, check with client

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Phymatous acne rosacea

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scabies mites

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shiny, raised, hard (indurated), tender plaques; distinct margins; usually on legs or face; usually caused by a strep bacteria; generally not contagious

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erysipelas

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Skin condition; Noncancerous; Noncontagious; Marked by many small papules and pustules on the face

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Papulopustular Acne Rosacea

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stasis dermatitis

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Resembles eczema or psoriasis

Non-contagious; cancerous

Caused by uncontrolled cell replication

Massage may be uncomfortable, check with client

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Superficial basal cell carcinoma

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Skin cancer; Most common variety; Spreads along surface of skin before invading deeper tissues; May be multicolored and slightly elevated; Can become life threatening if not treated early

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Superficial Spreading Melanoma

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Swollen, red skin, often shiny; tender; warm to touch; life threatening if not treated; penetrates deep into skin; higher incidence in individuals with type 2 diabetes; caused by bacteria (often MRSA); not typically contagious

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cellulitis

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The most serious variety of basal cell carinoma (BCC), it presents as subtle scar-like lesions. Aggressive and silent, this skin cancer can invade into deeper tissue.

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morpheaform basal cell carcinoma

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Characterized by red, dry, swollen, patches on scalp

Highly contagious; Non-cancerous

Fungal infection

Contraindicated for massage

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Tinea capitis

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Variation of HPV, associated with meat handling or chronic exposure to a cold, moist environment.

Contagious and spread through direct or indirect contact.

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Butchers’ warts

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Skin cancer; affects external skin, rather than inside of the mouth or respiratory tract. Often due to untreated earlier forms. Can appear as pimple with scaly, inflamed, or hyperpigmented qualities. risk of metastasis via nearby nerve fibers.

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cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma

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white patches on skin; chronic autoimmune condition

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Vitiligo

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Infectious via skin to skin contact shard objects or kissing
caused by the herpes simplex virus; bumps and scabs around the eyes

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ocular herpes

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not contagious
lumps in armpits or groin! develop from inflammation and infection of sweat glands.

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hidradenitis suppurativa

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contagious; spread by direct contact of skin, sharing items, walking barefoot
hard bumps on the heels or balls of the feet. caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV)

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plantar wart

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A type of cancer that starts as a growth of cells on the skin

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Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC)

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Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC)

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Injuries to the skin and the tissue below the skin that are due to pressure on the skin for a long time.

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Pressure Wound (bed sores)

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Pressure Wound (bed sores)

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A type of skin cancer. It’s a firm, raised, discolored growth on your skin that may look like a blood blister

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Nodular melanoma

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Nodular melanoma

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A common skin condition that mainly affects your scalp, causing scaly patches, inflamed skin and stubborn dandruff

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Seborrheic eczema

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Seborrheic eczema

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A recurrent or initial herpes simplex infection affecting primarily the hair follicle. Contagious

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Herpes sycosis

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Herpes sycosis

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A nail fungus causing thickened, brittle, crumbly, or ragged nails
It is contagious and spreads by direct contact

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onychomycosis

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contagious through human to human contact
Rare benign oral condition caused by the human papillomavirus; small white bumps or “scales” in the inside of the mouth

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focal epithelial hyperplasia

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A type of cancer that starts as a growth of cells on the skin

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Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC)

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Injuries to the skin and the tissue below the skin that are due to pressure on the skin for a long time.

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Pressure Wound (bed sores)

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A type of skin cancer. It’s a firm, raised, discolored growth on your skin that may look like a blood blister

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Nodular melanoma

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A common skin condition that mainly affects your scalp, causing scaly patches, inflamed skin and stubborn dandruff

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Seborrheic eczema

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A recurrent or initial herpes simplex infection affecting primarily the hair follicle. Contagious

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Herpes sycosis

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Contagious
Non-Cancerous
Flat-topped, skin-colored or flesh-colored growths appearing on face, hands, and shins
Mostly caused by HPV types 3 and 10

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Plane Wart

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Plane Wart

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Not Contagious
Cancerous
Most common type of skin cancer
Characterized by a pink, pearly, or flesh-colored papule or nodule with visible blood vessels
Face, nose, cheeks, forehead, nasolabial folds, eyelids
Caused by exposure to the sun’s UV rays

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Nodular Basal Cell Carcinoma

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Nodular Basal Cell Carcinoma

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Head Lice

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Benign, raised, and firm overgrowth of scar tissue that can appear after an injury or skin condition, such as acne or a surgical incision.
Not Contagious
Not Cancerous
Caused by overproduction of collagen, a protein that helps rebuild the skin after an injury

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Keloid Scar

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Head Lice

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Not Contagious
Cancerous
Most common type of skin cancer
Characterized by a pink, pearly, or flesh-colored papule or nodule with visible blood vessels
Face, nose, cheeks, forehead, nasolabial folds, eyelids
Caused by exposure to the sun’s UV rays

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Nodular Basal Cell Carcinoma

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Contagious
Not Cancerous
tiny insects that feed on blood from the human scalp spread by direct contact with the hair of an affected individual

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Head Lice

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Not Contagious
Cancerous/ malignant melanocytes
Very aggressive, uniform brownish mark becomes darker, wider, with a blurred irregular edge, most frequently seen in the foot of a person with darker skin. Can become bumpy and ulcerate.

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Acral Lentiginous Melanoma

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Acral Lentiginous Melanoma

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Keloid Scar

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-not contagious
-rare but aggressive cancer
-develops in skin’s oil-producing glands
-most common in eyelids

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Sebaceous gland carcinoma

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Sebaceous gland carcinoma

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-small, pre-cancerous growth
-caused by HPV
-contagious and easily spreadable
-usually on the sole of the foot
-smooth and soft, can contain “pus”

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Cystic wart

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Cystic wart

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Pilonidal cyst

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