Rashes, etc.

[Philip McCrevice]

I'm sure I will learn about this in school, but I'm wondering how often you all come across clients with some sort of rash which you think may be coneforum.xxxious. Or just anything coneforum.xxxious. What kind of rash is it, and what do you do about it?

 

[Crabapple27]

There is really no telling what any thing rash looking could be... the list is endless.  However, you're always going to avoid the area.  If you're uncertain or questioning anything on the skin  a mole, a rash, a bruise, or even a wart  all you have to do is move around the area.  Depending on how far along you are in school, you eventually will be taking a Pathology course which gives you more answers to your questions as far as what is or isn't okay to touch.  But in the beginning it's better safe than sorry!

 

[T.J.]

Rashes, etc.

Chris, Nanette,I agree. I have a pretty broad A&P and Pathology background in my hours/transcripts. Your clients should always fill out a client intake form, and you should also give them the opportunity to share anything they may have not described in the form. Most people who have any rash or skin eruption do know what it is (have gone to the doctor, etc). Ask them. It may in some cases be a condition that is only locally contraindicated (meaning, you simply do not work that particular area), but in some cases, the cause of a skin condition is systemically contraindicated (meaning the whole body is off limits until the condition is dealt with). Pathology is ALOT of info, but you can always use your Pathology text as a desk reference. If you are ever in doubt, the most responsible thing to do is to ask the client to see their family doctor and reschedule their appointment. Believe me, you will only lose that income from that day. The client will respect that you have the foresight to protect yourself, and all other clients by being very clear as to what conditions are safe and unsafe in the treatment setting. Remember too, that for this very reason, you must wash all linens & towels appropriately.You will learn all of this in school, so don't worry. I think its great that you are so curious and enthusiastic.Jill/Sagetherapist

 

[serialmom12]

Rashes, etc.

HI, There are rashes that are not coneforum.xxxious. I get them when I use certain soaps, or detergents. If you come across a rash, I think the best thing would be to ask. I know that I would rather have someone ask me then to to assume that it is coneforum.xxxious. I don't know what your clients think, but that is what I would like to have done for me. If they don't know what caused it, or if it is open or wheeping, then of course leave it alone. BUt some rashes are harmless. Just my thoughts. Sorry if I offend anyone.

 

[Animal Lover For Life!]

A little off the rash topic, but...My first week working as a massage therapist I found a mole on someone's back that looked like it had mold on it.  I told him he needed to have it checked out.  At first he didn't take me seriously because I was new and he only saw me because his regular therapist wasn't available.  His regular therapist had never said anything.  When he came in to see his regular therapist again I asked her to tell him to go to the doctor.Two weeks later he walked into the gym I was giving chair massage at and pulled me off to the side.  It ended up being a seforum.xxxe II malignant melanoma.  His doctor made him go for surgery the next morning.  They ended up taking a huge chunk out of his back, and he was still waiting for lymph node biopsy results when he sought me out that day.  He told me I saved his life.Watch those moles!   Katykangaroo

 

[woodsman77780]

I second what katykangaroo8 said about moles.  PLEASE look at moles, or unusual looking sores that aren't healing etc.  Please tell your client if you notice something.When I do become an MT this will be my passion.  I have seforum.xxxe 1a malignant melanoma myself so this topic is really important to me.  I even remind MY MT to tell me if he notices something suspicious at almost every visit.Please don't be afraid to ever tell your client if you noctice moles that look suspicios or forllow the ABCD's (assymetry, border, color, diameter) of melanoma.  When this type of cancer is caught early it can literally save a life.  Once the disease progresses to vital organs there is nothing that can be done.Ok, off my soap box!  Cindy