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Herpes Zoster
Definition Acute infection by the __________ characterized by __________ & __________. It is also called __________ or __________ affected patient. This condition tends to occur in __________ patient with low immune system (arthritis, HIV, elderly). Herpes Zoster may last months or years. |
Varicella Zoster virus
neuralgic pain in the dermatome of the affected root ganglia & eruptions on the scalp Zona or Shingles weak |
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Herpes Zoster
Western Tx Drugs for __________ & __________if severe |
pain
narcotics |
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Herpes Zoster
Causes (5) |
Pathogens invasion
Drinking alcohol Emotional stress Aging Chronic ilness |
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Herpes Zoster
External Tx |
Scalp acupuncture is recommended
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Alopecia Areata
Definition Sudden ___________ (usually round or oval) located on the __________ & appearing at any age. It may last 6-12 months & clear itself. Recurrences are common. Alopecia Totalis will cause complete __________ & cannot be treated, this condition is permanent. |
hair loss in patches
scalp (mostly the back of the head) baldness |
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Alopecia Areata
Causes (4) |
Stress
Emotions Menopause in women Diet |
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Alopecia Areata
External Tx __________ tinctures to help stimulate the blood flow to the area Fresh __________ |
Pepper
ginger |
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Scleroderma
Definition Chronic progressive __________ disease characterized by inflammation, hardening & thickening of the __________. |
autoimmune
skin |
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Scleroderma
Causes (6) |
Diet
Alcohol Pathogens Weak Essence Chronic illness Stress |
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Behcet's syndrome
Definition Chronic __________ disorder of unknown cause that involve the __________ affecting the __________, __________, __________, __________ & __________. Mostly seen in __________. 1st manifestations of the disease are __________ then __________ & others symptoms may take days or years to develop & commonly are __________, __________, _________, __________ & __________. |
inflammatory
CNS mouth, genitals, eyes, articulations & GI tract men over 30 oral ulcers genital ulcers blurred vision, eye pain, skin boils, mild arthritis & digestive problems |
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Behcet's syndrome
Causes (2) |
Diet (greasy, alcohol or sweet, spicy food)
Pathogen invasion |
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Lyme diseases
Definition Acute infection transmitted by __________. The symptoms may develop 3 days to a month after the __________. |
ticks
bite |
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Lyme diseases
Causes (1) |
Insect invasion
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Lyme diseases
External Tx |
Cupping & pricking bleeding the area
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