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APP202: Pathologies of the Skin

Overview of Textbook Structure & Pathologies

• Etiology - how does this occur and how does it manifest
• Signs and Symptoms
• Complications
• Treatment
• Massage
• Demographics - more common for specific age groups, ethnicities, etc. to contract certain diseases

• Glossary, Index, Appendix V: pg 653-663 MEDICATIONS
• 643 - Client Endangerment Areas
• 637 - Hygienic Methods
• 603 - Quick Reference Charts
• Open Book Exam

Function of Integumentary System

Contagious Skin Conditions

• Boils (p.4) - localized bacterial infections of the skin; caused by Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus). One is called Furuncle; a cluster is called a Carbuncle
• Etiology: caused by staphylococcus
• Signs and Symptoms:
• Treatment:
• Massage? client with no sign of systemic infection may receive massage, but NEVER ON OR NEAR the lesion.
• Cellulitis (p.6) - streptococcal infection of the cells in the skin
• Etiology: once streptococcus gets under the skin, the local infection may become systemic, involving first the lymphatic and then the circulatory system. Once the bacteria gain entry, they produce enzymes
• Signs and symptoms
• Massage? This is a condition involving skin damage, a highly contagious bacterial infection, and the risk of blood poisoning if the infection should spread into the circulatory system. It systemically contraindicates massage until all signs of infection have passed.
• Fungal Infections (p.7) -
• Etiology
• Signs and Symptoms
• Massage?
• Herpes Simplex (p.11)
• Impetigo (p.15)
• Mites & Lice (p.16)

Noncontagious Inflammatory Skin Conditions

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