Lesions

Front 1

Moles

Back 1

Examples of macules ( patches of skin altered in color but usully not elevated. ,(it is safe to say at the outset that an inflammation must be avoided in treatment in all areas to be discussed . )

Front 2

Papules

Back 2

Are raised lesions lacking fluid . They can range from small pimples to nodules to tumors if they contain pus, papule becomes pustles.

Front 3

Wheals

Back 3

Are papules which are itchy and usually associated with masquito bites . These are generlly not hard to work on.

Front 4

Nodules

Back 4

Are medium size pimples which lie deeper in the skin. Birthmarks and some forms of symphilies are examples of nodules.

Front 5

Tumors

Back 5

Are the largest of the papules and she approach with care

Front 6

Vesicles

Back 6

Are raised lesions containing fluid. ( blister) ( fever blisters, cold sores) no vesicles which is active should be worked on or near .

Front 7

Crust

Back 7

Is a scab like accumulation of blood serum and pus at the surface. These are always secondary lesions. A honey colored, small crust appearing after treatment is natures form of protective bandaging.

Front 8

Scaling

Back 8

Is an accumulation of epidermal flakes and is usually not serious . Psoriasis and seborreic dermatitis are examples of chronic problems in this areas.

Front 9

Ulcer

Back 9

Is an open sore on the skin .

Front 10

Keloids

Back 10

Are elevated fiborious hypertrophies ( scar tissue) and should be warn the technician that treatments by you may result in further keloiding. A keloid is a permanent lesion and trements should not be undertaken without a small patch test.