Pathology I Skin Conditions

Bacterial - Local
staphylococcus infection of the sebaceous gland

What is a Faruncle?

What is a carbuncle?

Are boils contagious?

Can you perform massage therapy on a boil?

What is a bacterial - streptococcal infection of the skin? Usually found on the face or lower legs. Well defined red patches of inflammation.

Is cellulitis contagious?

Is massage therapy indicated for Cellulitis?

What condition is indicated when a variety of dermatophytes feed on dead skin cells/keratin?

Red patches are called Tinea - also know as ringworm

capitus – head
corporis – body
pedis – feet (athlete's foot)
cruris – genital (jock itch)
manus - hands

Are exaples of what condition?

Are fungal infections contagious?

Can you perform massage therapy on someone with fungal infections/ringworm?

A viral infection with 2 types : type 1 being oral and type 2 being genital. Virus is primarily dormant until triggered – stress, excessive sunlight, outbreaks last 2-3 weeks, sores may or maynot be present (blisters w/dry crusty), tingling/itching/pain, virus can spread either way can live outside host for hours

Is Herpes Simplex contagious?

Is it indicated to perform massage therapy on someone with Herpes Simplex?

What is a bacterial – streptococcus or staphylococcus infection? Typically the infection appears where there is broken or damaged skin. Often a honey colored crust appears after blister has popped.

Is impetigo contagious?

Can you perform massage therapy on someone with impetigo?

Microscopic Arthropods/Parasites that causes skin lesions called scabies (bumps)

What are the signs/s of mites?

Are mites contagious?

Is it indicated to perform massage therapy on someone with mites?

Arthropods/parasites that infect hair regions of the body. They live on the head (live on scalp lay eggs(nits) on hair follicle), body (live/stay on clothing) or in the pubic area (crabs – live on coarse body hair - itching ).

Are lice contagious?

Massage therapy and lice?

What is a smll benign neoplasm caused by the Human Papilloma Virus(HPV)? (virus=stress makes it hard to fight off)
-don't spread easily
-Virus produces extra keratin cells, virus contained in blood and shedding skin cells (how it is spread)
-mainly in children and teenagers
-virus can spread if it is picked at and aggrivated
-resolve in ~2 years
-cauliflower shaped

Are warts contagious?

Can you massage someone with warts?

What is an idiopathic chronic skin condition that typically appears in 30-60yr old fair skinned, mostly found on face, triggers: sunlight, stress, foods?

Is Acne Rosacea contagious?

Is it a good idea to perform massage therapy on someone with Acne Rosacea?

Small localized bacterial infections of the sebaceous glands, typically appears on the face, neck and back, with localized pain, not systemic

Is Acne vulgaris contagious?

Should you perform massage therapy to someone with Acne vulgaris?

Skin inflammation - from external irritant or allergen and immune dysfunctionn/hypersensitivity expressed in skin
-Type 1 reaction – systemic immune response immediate
-Type 4 reaction – allergic reaction where symptoms show 24-48 hours after exposure – delayed response
Skin may be dry and flaky, or blistering and weepy

Is Dermatitis/ eczema contagious?

Massage therapy of Dermatitis/ eczema?

A hypersensitivity reaction often with redness/swelling/pain, small raised patches called wheals, caused by allergic reactions (release of histamines) and or stress

Are hives contagious?

Is it indicated to perform massage therapy on someone with hives?

What is a benign neoplasm of melanocytes, typically black or brown in color, no color mixture, slightly raised.

Are moles contagious?

Is massage therapy indicated when moles are present?

Chronic skin disease, hyperactive epithelial tissue replication cause is still being studied. Every 2-4 days vs. 28-32 days, physical/emotional trauma, immune suppression, pink patches w/ silvery scales, itchy

Is Psoriasis contagious?

Massage therapy of Psoriasis?

Pre-cancerous red to brown scaly lesions on exposed areas of the body (forehead). Sores crust but do not heal properly.

Is Actinic Keratosis contagious?

Is it inicated to perform massage therpay on Actinic Keratosis?

Uncontrolled growth(tumor) of stratum basale layer of epidermis
-Commonly seen on bridge of nose and eyebrows
-small lumps with round edges
-hard border with sunken middle
-sores do not heal –crust over/ shed the scab/ then crust again

Is basal cell carcinoma contagious?

Massage therapy of basal cell carcinoma?

Uncontrolled growth (tumor) of Keratinocytes of the epidermis, more dangerous than BCC can spread to lymph system, deeper form of cancer, can occure anywhere on the skin, less distinct borders, unhealing wound

Is Squamos Cell Carcinoma contagious?

Can you massage someone with squamos cell carcinoma?

Neoplasm of the melanocytes
Least common form of skin cancer
Leading cause of skin disease related deaths
Caused by cumulative sun exposure.
Characterized by:
Asymmetrical
Border – irregular/indistinct
Color – mixed/multicolored
Diameter – larger than 5mm (Pencil erasure)
Elevated – partially

Is Malignant Melanoma contagious

Is massage therapy indicated for Malignant Melanoma?

What is the timeframe for the acute stage of injury?

What is the timeframe for the early subacute stage of injury?

What is the timeframe for the late subacute stage of injury?

What is the timeframe for the chronic stage of injury?

S/S of 1st degree burn

S/S of 2nd degree burn

S/S of 3rd degree burn

Is it indicated to massage someone with a 2nd degree burn?

Is is indicated to massage someone with a 3rd degree burn?

Is it indicated to massage someone with a 1st degree burn?

Are burns contagious?

Damage to the epidermis, dermis and subcutaneous tissue due to chronic inadequate blood flow to tissue, usually over bony prominences, often seen in people who are bedridden or wheelchair ridden.

Are Decubitus ulcer, aka bedsore, pressure sore or trophic ulcer's contagious?

Is is safe to perform MT on someone with a decubitus ulcer, bedsore, pressure sore or trophic ulcer?

Pathologically dry skin, skins resembles fish scales, may be darker than surrounding tissue

Is Ichthyosis contagious?

Is MT indicated for clients with Ichthyosis?

Body wide pain diagnosed by min. of 11 out of 18 tender points when other conditions have been ruled out
-Body wide pain
-fatigue
-trouble sleeping or non restorative sleep
-chronic pain for at least 3 months

Is MT indicated for clients with fibromyalgia syndrome?

Collection of signs and symptoms indicating trauma to muscles
-chronic pain/spasm/pain cycle
-development of chronic trigger points
-chronic pain/no relief

Is MT indicated for Myofascial pain syndrome?

Degeneration of muscle tissue/atrophy of skeletal muscle leading to permanent contracture
-Lack of dystrophin – protein that helps muscles convert muscle or glycogen to fuel
-muscle is replaced by fat and connective tissue

Is MT indicated for clients with Muscular dystrophy?

Bone formation in soft tissue typically as a result of trauma.
-bruising usually followed by hardening and tenderness in area.
-hardened bony type mass sets up
-eventually reabsorbed by the body within ~2
years

Is MT indicated for mytosis ossificatians?

Generic term to describe various lower leg conditions
-Periostitis – inflammation of periosteum
-hairline fracture(stress fracture)
-compartment syndrome:
acute – med. Emergency
chronic

Is MT indicated for shin splints?

-chronic (guarding)
-acute involuntary full contraction of muscle

Contributing factors include:
-nutrition
-ischemia
-exercise
-associated muscle cramping
-spllinting (guarding)

MT for spasms and cramps?

A tear or rip to the musculotendinous unit of a muscle
3 degrees:
1st – mild
2nd – moderate
3rd – severe – rupture

Is MT indicated for strains?