Exam 4: Dermatologic Pathologies

Massage considerations for a client with psoriasis include:

Which is a bacterial infection affecting hair follicles and their associated sebaceous glands?

Which disorder involves highly contagious parasites, typically diagnosed by the presence of nits on the hair shaft?

Tinea manus is found on the:

Which condition is a small, benign mass due to the human papillomavirus?

What condition presents itself as painful groups of vesicles in band like patterns along affected dermatomes?

Massage considerations for a client who has calluses on the feet include:

Massage considerations for adhesions include:

Which disease is a viral infection?

Which skin infection is caused by bacteria and is characterized by itching or burning pustules around the mouth, nose, and hands?

The term verruca means :

Folliculitis most frequently occurs in what part of the body?

What type of dermatitis is due to allergic reactions of the skin when it comes into contact with various substances?

Where on the body are scabies often found?

What is the term for a thick, elevated scar that grows beyond the boundaries of the original wound?

If a massage therapist notices a client has a decubitus ulcer, which action is appropriate for the massage therapist to take?

Massage considerations for a client with a burn include:

Which condition is a fungal skin infection characterized by a red, raised, and round or oval scaling area with a clear center?

The definition of a dermatome is a(n):

What condition involves inflammation that is limited to hair follicles?