Dermatology
A.Y. 2024/2025
Learning objectives
The Dermatology course will introduce students to dermatology and patients with skin disease. It will enable students to diagnose common skin conditions and understand the principles of management of these patients. The course will cover the pathogenesis of the main skin conditions and the main therapies to use including both topical preparations and systemic drugs, such as immunomodulating agents, immunosuppressants and biologics.
The course will provide a practical section in both in-patient and out-patient setting including patients with inflammatory cutaneous diseases as well as skin tumors.
The course is designed in 3 blocks. The first block will focus on the physiology, biology, biochemistry, functions of the skin and mechanisms that trigger skin pathologies. The second block will address the most common dermatological pathologies that a physician will face in his practice. The third block will skill students on the clinics by visiting both hospitalized patients suffering from more severe and also life-threatening conditions and ambulatories where patients generally complain of less serious skin diseases.
The course will provide a practical section in both in-patient and out-patient setting including patients with inflammatory cutaneous diseases as well as skin tumors.
The course is designed in 3 blocks. The first block will focus on the physiology, biology, biochemistry, functions of the skin and mechanisms that trigger skin pathologies. The second block will address the most common dermatological pathologies that a physician will face in his practice. The third block will skill students on the clinics by visiting both hospitalized patients suffering from more severe and also life-threatening conditions and ambulatories where patients generally complain of less serious skin diseases.
Expected learning outcomes
· To acquire an understanding of the scientific basis of dermatology;
· To relate knowledge of skin structure to the physical signs of skin disease;
· To be able to describe cutaneous physical signs using appropriate terminology;
· To recognise important cutaneous signs of systemic disease or adverse reactions to drugs;
· To relate knowledge of skin structure to the physical signs of skin disease;
· To be able to describe cutaneous physical signs using appropriate terminology;
· To recognise important cutaneous signs of systemic disease or adverse reactions to drugs;
Lesson period: Second semester
Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi
Single course
This course cannot be attended as a single course. Please check our list of single courses to find the ones available for enrolment.
Course syllabus and organization
Linea Policlinico
Course syllabus
Lesson n1 - Introduction to Dermatology: anatomy
· Describe the anatomy of the skin
· Describe the ultrastructure of the epidermal layers and the dermoepidermal junction
· Define the main concepts of skin immunology
Lesson n2 - Biochemistry of the skin
· Explain the process of keratinization and differentiation of keratinocytes.
· Describe the process of formation of skin lipids
· Define the concept of functional barrier
· Describe the process of melanogenesis
Lesson n3 - Physiology of the skin
· Describe the main functions of the skin
· Explain the barrier function
· Explain the process of thermoregulation
· Describe the immunosurveillance system
· Define the concept of photodermatology
· Explain the principles of the wound healing process
Lesson n4 - Skin care
· Describe how to maintain healthy skin
· Define preventive measures to avoid developing skin problems
· Explain suggestions for optimizing the results of the main systemic and topical dermatological therapies
Lesson n5- Principles of topical therapy
· Define the vehicles of topical preparations
· Describe the functional properties of the most common active ingredients
· Associate the right vehicle with each skin condition
· Define the side effects of topical therapies
Lesson n6 - Infectious dermatoses - parasitic and mycotic
· Describe parasitic and fungal dermatoses
· Recognize and describe lesions starting from clinical cases
· Understand the principles of topical and systemic therapy
Lesson n7- Infectious dermatoses - bacterial and viral
· Describe bacterial and viral dermatoses
· Recognize and describe lesions starting from clinical cases
· Understand the principles of topical and systemic therapy
Lesson n8 - Allergic dermatoses
· Describe allergic dermatoses
· Define the differential diagnosis criteria
· Recognize and describe lesions starting from clinical cases
· Understand the principles of topical and systemic therapy
Lesson n9- Inflammatory dermatoses
· Describe inflammatory dermatoses
· Define the differential diagnosis criteria
· Recognize and describe lesions starting from clinical cases
· Understand the principles of topical and systemic therapy
Lesson n10 - Oncological Dermatology 1
· Summarize the main oncological skin diseases
· Describe the prevention of skin cancer
Lesson n11 - Oncological Dermatology 2
· Recognize and describe lesions starting from clinical cases
· Understand the principles of topical and systemic therapy
Lesson n12 - Autoinflammatory skin diseases
· Describe the pathophysiological model of autoinflammation
· Recognize and describe lesions starting from clinical cases
· Understand symptoms and signs related to systemic involvement
· Explain the main treatments including biologics
Lesson n13 - Viral exanthems 1
· Recognize and describe the typical clinical characteristics of both the skin and mucosa
Lesson n14 - Viral exanthems 2
· Describe the laboratory findings useful for diagnosis
Lesson n15 - Drug-induced reactions
· Recognize and describe urticarial reactions and syndromes included in the Stevens-Johnson/toxic epidermal necrolysis spectrum
· Recognize and describe generalized pustular rash, DRESS and paradoxical reactions to biological drugs
Lesson n16 - Sexually transmitted diseases
· Describe the clinical features
· Describe the diagnostic work-up, particularly of syphilis and gonorrhea
· Explain the main treatments
Lesson n17 - Interactive forum with students for discussion on the topics covered during the course
· Describe the anatomy of the skin
· Describe the ultrastructure of the epidermal layers and the dermoepidermal junction
· Define the main concepts of skin immunology
Lesson n2 - Biochemistry of the skin
· Explain the process of keratinization and differentiation of keratinocytes.
· Describe the process of formation of skin lipids
· Define the concept of functional barrier
· Describe the process of melanogenesis
Lesson n3 - Physiology of the skin
· Describe the main functions of the skin
· Explain the barrier function
· Explain the process of thermoregulation
· Describe the immunosurveillance system
· Define the concept of photodermatology
· Explain the principles of the wound healing process
Lesson n4 - Skin care
· Describe how to maintain healthy skin
· Define preventive measures to avoid developing skin problems
· Explain suggestions for optimizing the results of the main systemic and topical dermatological therapies
Lesson n5- Principles of topical therapy
· Define the vehicles of topical preparations
· Describe the functional properties of the most common active ingredients
· Associate the right vehicle with each skin condition
· Define the side effects of topical therapies
Lesson n6 - Infectious dermatoses - parasitic and mycotic
· Describe parasitic and fungal dermatoses
· Recognize and describe lesions starting from clinical cases
· Understand the principles of topical and systemic therapy
Lesson n7- Infectious dermatoses - bacterial and viral
· Describe bacterial and viral dermatoses
· Recognize and describe lesions starting from clinical cases
· Understand the principles of topical and systemic therapy
Lesson n8 - Allergic dermatoses
· Describe allergic dermatoses
· Define the differential diagnosis criteria
· Recognize and describe lesions starting from clinical cases
· Understand the principles of topical and systemic therapy
Lesson n9- Inflammatory dermatoses
· Describe inflammatory dermatoses
· Define the differential diagnosis criteria
· Recognize and describe lesions starting from clinical cases
· Understand the principles of topical and systemic therapy
Lesson n10 - Oncological Dermatology 1
· Summarize the main oncological skin diseases
· Describe the prevention of skin cancer
Lesson n11 - Oncological Dermatology 2
· Recognize and describe lesions starting from clinical cases
· Understand the principles of topical and systemic therapy
Lesson n12 - Autoinflammatory skin diseases
· Describe the pathophysiological model of autoinflammation
· Recognize and describe lesions starting from clinical cases
· Understand symptoms and signs related to systemic involvement
· Explain the main treatments including biologics
Lesson n13 - Viral exanthems 1
· Recognize and describe the typical clinical characteristics of both the skin and mucosa
Lesson n14 - Viral exanthems 2
· Describe the laboratory findings useful for diagnosis
Lesson n15 - Drug-induced reactions
· Recognize and describe urticarial reactions and syndromes included in the Stevens-Johnson/toxic epidermal necrolysis spectrum
· Recognize and describe generalized pustular rash, DRESS and paradoxical reactions to biological drugs
Lesson n16 - Sexually transmitted diseases
· Describe the clinical features
· Describe the diagnostic work-up, particularly of syphilis and gonorrhea
· Explain the main treatments
Lesson n17 - Interactive forum with students for discussion on the topics covered during the course
Prerequisites for admission
Knowledge of the pathways involved in the inflammatory process as well as in innate and acquired immunity.
Knowledge of the cell populations that are involved in innate and acquired immunity as well as of the main cytokines, chemokines and effector molecules implicated in inflammatory and immune responses.
Knowledge of the main laboratory methods used in the diagnosis of diseases (histopathological examination, immunofluorescence, immunoenzymatic assays).
Knowledge of the cell populations that are involved in innate and acquired immunity as well as of the main cytokines, chemokines and effector molecules implicated in inflammatory and immune responses.
Knowledge of the main laboratory methods used in the diagnosis of diseases (histopathological examination, immunofluorescence, immunoenzymatic assays).
Teaching methods
Lectures and seminars, practical activities
Teaching Resources
Ayala F, Lisi P, Monfrecola G, Argenziano G, Stingeni L. Malattie cutanee e veneree. Seconda Edizione, Piccin 2019
Assessment methods and Criteria
Students will be assessed through an oral session in which they will be challenged to apply the concepts acquired during the course on physiological or clinical problems.
MED/35 - DERMATOLOGY AND VENEREAL DISEASES - University credits: 3
Lessons: 24 hours
: 12 hours
: 12 hours
Professors:
Berti Emilio, Marzano Angelo Valerio
Shifts:
Linea San Donato
Course syllabus
Lesson n1 - Introduction to Dermatology: anatomy
· Describe the anatomy of the skin
· Describe the ultrastructure of the epidermal layers and the dermoepidermal junction
· Define the main concepts of skin immunology
Lesson n2 - Biochemistry of the skin
· Explain the process of keratinization and differentiation of keratinocytes.
· Describe the process of formation of skin lipids
· Define the concept of functional barrier
· Describe the process of melanogenesis
Lesson n3 - Physiology of the skin
· Describe the main functions of the skin
· Explain the barrier function
· Explain the process of thermoregulation
· Describe the immunosurveillance system
· Define the concept of photodermatology
· Explain the principles of the wound healing process
Lesson n4 - Skin care
· Describe how to maintain healthy skin
· Define preventive measures to avoid developing skin problems
· Explain suggestions for optimizing the results of the main systemic and topical dermatological therapies
Lesson n5- Principles of topical therapy
· Define the vehicles of topical preparations
· Describe the functional properties of the most common active ingredients
· Associate the right vehicle with each skin condition
· Define the side effects of topical therapies
Lesson n6 - Infectious dermatoses - parasitic and mycotic
· Describe parasitic and fungal dermatoses
· Recognize and describe lesions starting from clinical cases
· Understand the principles of topical and systemic therapy
Lesson n7- Infectious dermatoses - bacterial and viral
· Describe bacterial and viral dermatoses
· Recognize and describe lesions starting from clinical cases
· Understand the principles of topical and systemic therapy
Lesson n8 - Allergic dermatoses
· Describe allergic dermatoses
· Define the differential diagnosis criteria
· Recognize and describe lesions starting from clinical cases
· Understand the principles of topical and systemic therapy
Lesson n9- Inflammatory dermatoses
· Describe inflammatory dermatoses
· Define the differential diagnosis criteria
· Recognize and describe lesions starting from clinical cases
· Understand the principles of topical and systemic therapy
Lesson n10 - Oncological Dermatology 1
· Summarize the main oncological skin diseases
· Describe the prevention of skin cancer
Lesson n11 - Oncological Dermatology 2
· Recognize and describe lesions starting from clinical cases
· Understand the principles of topical and systemic therapy
Lesson n12 - Autoinflammatory skin diseases
· Describe the pathophysiological model of autoinflammation
· Recognize and describe lesions starting from clinical cases
· Understand symptoms and signs related to systemic involvement
· Explain the main treatments including biologics
Lesson n13 - Viral exanthems 1
· Recognize and describe the typical clinical characteristics of both the skin and mucosa
Lesson n14 - Viral exanthems 2
· Describe the laboratory findings useful for diagnosis
Lesson n15 - Drug-induced reactions
· Recognize and describe urticarial reactions and syndromes included in the Stevens-Johnson/toxic epidermal necrolysis spectrum
· Recognize and describe generalized pustular rash, DRESS and paradoxical reactions to biological drugs
Lesson n16 - Sexually transmitted diseases
· Describe the clinical features
· Describe the diagnostic work-up, particularly of syphilis and gonorrhea
· Explain the main treatments
Lesson n17 - Interactive forum with students for discussion on the topics covered during the course
· Describe the anatomy of the skin
· Describe the ultrastructure of the epidermal layers and the dermoepidermal junction
· Define the main concepts of skin immunology
Lesson n2 - Biochemistry of the skin
· Explain the process of keratinization and differentiation of keratinocytes.
· Describe the process of formation of skin lipids
· Define the concept of functional barrier
· Describe the process of melanogenesis
Lesson n3 - Physiology of the skin
· Describe the main functions of the skin
· Explain the barrier function
· Explain the process of thermoregulation
· Describe the immunosurveillance system
· Define the concept of photodermatology
· Explain the principles of the wound healing process
Lesson n4 - Skin care
· Describe how to maintain healthy skin
· Define preventive measures to avoid developing skin problems
· Explain suggestions for optimizing the results of the main systemic and topical dermatological therapies
Lesson n5- Principles of topical therapy
· Define the vehicles of topical preparations
· Describe the functional properties of the most common active ingredients
· Associate the right vehicle with each skin condition
· Define the side effects of topical therapies
Lesson n6 - Infectious dermatoses - parasitic and mycotic
· Describe parasitic and fungal dermatoses
· Recognize and describe lesions starting from clinical cases
· Understand the principles of topical and systemic therapy
Lesson n7- Infectious dermatoses - bacterial and viral
· Describe bacterial and viral dermatoses
· Recognize and describe lesions starting from clinical cases
· Understand the principles of topical and systemic therapy
Lesson n8 - Allergic dermatoses
· Describe allergic dermatoses
· Define the differential diagnosis criteria
· Recognize and describe lesions starting from clinical cases
· Understand the principles of topical and systemic therapy
Lesson n9- Inflammatory dermatoses
· Describe inflammatory dermatoses
· Define the differential diagnosis criteria
· Recognize and describe lesions starting from clinical cases
· Understand the principles of topical and systemic therapy
Lesson n10 - Oncological Dermatology 1
· Summarize the main oncological skin diseases
· Describe the prevention of skin cancer
Lesson n11 - Oncological Dermatology 2
· Recognize and describe lesions starting from clinical cases
· Understand the principles of topical and systemic therapy
Lesson n12 - Autoinflammatory skin diseases
· Describe the pathophysiological model of autoinflammation
· Recognize and describe lesions starting from clinical cases
· Understand symptoms and signs related to systemic involvement
· Explain the main treatments including biologics
Lesson n13 - Viral exanthems 1
· Recognize and describe the typical clinical characteristics of both the skin and mucosa
Lesson n14 - Viral exanthems 2
· Describe the laboratory findings useful for diagnosis
Lesson n15 - Drug-induced reactions
· Recognize and describe urticarial reactions and syndromes included in the Stevens-Johnson/toxic epidermal necrolysis spectrum
· Recognize and describe generalized pustular rash, DRESS and paradoxical reactions to biological drugs
Lesson n16 - Sexually transmitted diseases
· Describe the clinical features
· Describe the diagnostic work-up, particularly of syphilis and gonorrhea
· Explain the main treatments
Lesson n17 - Interactive forum with students for discussion on the topics covered during the course
Prerequisites for admission
Knowledge of the pathways involved in the inflammatory process as well as in innate and acquired immunity.
Knowledge of the cell populations that are involved in innate and acquired immunity as well as of the main cytokines, chemokines and effector molecules implicated in inflammatory and immune responses.
Knowledge of the main laboratory methods used in the diagnosis of diseases (histopathological examination, immunofluorescence, immunoenzymatic assays).
Knowledge of the cell populations that are involved in innate and acquired immunity as well as of the main cytokines, chemokines and effector molecules implicated in inflammatory and immune responses.
Knowledge of the main laboratory methods used in the diagnosis of diseases (histopathological examination, immunofluorescence, immunoenzymatic assays).
Teaching methods
Lectures and seminars, practical activities
Teaching Resources
Ayala F, Lisi P, Monfrecola G, Argenziano G, Stingeni L. Malattie cutanee e veneree. Seconda Edizione, Piccin 2019
Assessment methods and Criteria
Students will be assessed through an oral session in which they will be challenged to apply the concepts acquired during the course on physiological or clinical problems.
MED/35 - DERMATOLOGY AND VENEREAL DISEASES - University credits: 3
Lessons: 24 hours
: 12 hours
: 12 hours
Professor:
Barbareschi Mauro
Shifts:
Turno
Professor:
Barbareschi MauroLinea San Giuseppe
Course syllabus
Lesson n1 - Introduction to Dermatology: anatomy
· Describe the anatomy of the skin
· Describe the ultrastructure of the epidermal layers and the dermoepidermal junction
· Define the main concepts of skin immunology
Lesson n2 - Biochemistry of the skin
· Explain the process of keratinization and differentiation of keratinocytes.
· Describe the process of formation of skin lipids
· Define the concept of functional barrier
· Describe the process of melanogenesis
Lesson n3 - Physiology of the skin
· Describe the main functions of the skin
· Explain the barrier function
· Explain the process of thermoregulation
· Describe the immunosurveillance system
· Define the concept of photodermatology
· Explain the principles of the wound healing process
Lesson n4 - Skin care
· Describe how to maintain healthy skin
· Define preventive measures to avoid developing skin problems
· Explain suggestions for optimizing the results of the main systemic and topical dermatological therapies
Lesson n5- Principles of topical therapy
· Define the vehicles of topical preparations
· Describe the functional properties of the most common active ingredients
· Associate the right vehicle with each skin condition
· Define the side effects of topical therapies
Lesson n6 - Infectious dermatoses - parasitic and mycotic
· Describe parasitic and fungal dermatoses
· Recognize and describe lesions starting from clinical cases
· Understand the principles of topical and systemic therapy
Lesson n7- Infectious dermatoses - bacterial and viral
· Describe bacterial and viral dermatoses
· Recognize and describe lesions starting from clinical cases
· Understand the principles of topical and systemic therapy
Lesson n8 - Allergic dermatoses
· Describe allergic dermatoses
· Define the differential diagnosis criteria
· Recognize and describe lesions starting from clinical cases
· Understand the principles of topical and systemic therapy
Lesson n9- Inflammatory dermatoses
· Describe inflammatory dermatoses
· Define the differential diagnosis criteria
· Recognize and describe lesions starting from clinical cases
· Understand the principles of topical and systemic therapy
Lesson n10 - Oncological Dermatology 1
· Summarize the main oncological skin diseases
· Describe the prevention of skin cancer
Lesson n11 - Oncological Dermatology 2
· Recognize and describe lesions starting from clinical cases
· Understand the principles of topical and systemic therapy
Lesson n12 - Autoinflammatory skin diseases
· Describe the pathophysiological model of autoinflammation
· Recognize and describe lesions starting from clinical cases
· Understand symptoms and signs related to systemic involvement
· Explain the main treatments including biologics
Lesson n13 - Viral exanthems 1
· Recognize and describe the typical clinical characteristics of both the skin and mucosa
Lesson n14 - Viral exanthems 2
· Describe the laboratory findings useful for diagnosis
Lesson n15 - Drug-induced reactions
· Recognize and describe urticarial reactions and syndromes included in the Stevens-Johnson/toxic epidermal necrolysis spectrum
· Recognize and describe generalized pustular rash, DRESS and paradoxical reactions to biological drugs
Lesson n16 - Sexually transmitted diseases
· Describe the clinical features
· Describe the diagnostic work-up, particularly of syphilis and gonorrhea
· Explain the main treatments
Lesson n17 - Interactive forum with students for discussion on the topics covered during the course
· Describe the anatomy of the skin
· Describe the ultrastructure of the epidermal layers and the dermoepidermal junction
· Define the main concepts of skin immunology
Lesson n2 - Biochemistry of the skin
· Explain the process of keratinization and differentiation of keratinocytes.
· Describe the process of formation of skin lipids
· Define the concept of functional barrier
· Describe the process of melanogenesis
Lesson n3 - Physiology of the skin
· Describe the main functions of the skin
· Explain the barrier function
· Explain the process of thermoregulation
· Describe the immunosurveillance system
· Define the concept of photodermatology
· Explain the principles of the wound healing process
Lesson n4 - Skin care
· Describe how to maintain healthy skin
· Define preventive measures to avoid developing skin problems
· Explain suggestions for optimizing the results of the main systemic and topical dermatological therapies
Lesson n5- Principles of topical therapy
· Define the vehicles of topical preparations
· Describe the functional properties of the most common active ingredients
· Associate the right vehicle with each skin condition
· Define the side effects of topical therapies
Lesson n6 - Infectious dermatoses - parasitic and mycotic
· Describe parasitic and fungal dermatoses
· Recognize and describe lesions starting from clinical cases
· Understand the principles of topical and systemic therapy
Lesson n7- Infectious dermatoses - bacterial and viral
· Describe bacterial and viral dermatoses
· Recognize and describe lesions starting from clinical cases
· Understand the principles of topical and systemic therapy
Lesson n8 - Allergic dermatoses
· Describe allergic dermatoses
· Define the differential diagnosis criteria
· Recognize and describe lesions starting from clinical cases
· Understand the principles of topical and systemic therapy
Lesson n9- Inflammatory dermatoses
· Describe inflammatory dermatoses
· Define the differential diagnosis criteria
· Recognize and describe lesions starting from clinical cases
· Understand the principles of topical and systemic therapy
Lesson n10 - Oncological Dermatology 1
· Summarize the main oncological skin diseases
· Describe the prevention of skin cancer
Lesson n11 - Oncological Dermatology 2
· Recognize and describe lesions starting from clinical cases
· Understand the principles of topical and systemic therapy
Lesson n12 - Autoinflammatory skin diseases
· Describe the pathophysiological model of autoinflammation
· Recognize and describe lesions starting from clinical cases
· Understand symptoms and signs related to systemic involvement
· Explain the main treatments including biologics
Lesson n13 - Viral exanthems 1
· Recognize and describe the typical clinical characteristics of both the skin and mucosa
Lesson n14 - Viral exanthems 2
· Describe the laboratory findings useful for diagnosis
Lesson n15 - Drug-induced reactions
· Recognize and describe urticarial reactions and syndromes included in the Stevens-Johnson/toxic epidermal necrolysis spectrum
· Recognize and describe generalized pustular rash, DRESS and paradoxical reactions to biological drugs
Lesson n16 - Sexually transmitted diseases
· Describe the clinical features
· Describe the diagnostic work-up, particularly of syphilis and gonorrhea
· Explain the main treatments
Lesson n17 - Interactive forum with students for discussion on the topics covered during the course
Prerequisites for admission
Knowledge of the pathways involved in the inflammatory process as well as in innate and acquired immunity.
Knowledge of the cell populations that are involved in innate and acquired immunity as well as of the main cytokines, chemokines and effector molecules implicated in inflammatory and immune responses.
Knowledge of the main laboratory methods used in the diagnosis of diseases (histopathological examination, immunofluorescence, immunoenzymatic assays).
Knowledge of the cell populations that are involved in innate and acquired immunity as well as of the main cytokines, chemokines and effector molecules implicated in inflammatory and immune responses.
Knowledge of the main laboratory methods used in the diagnosis of diseases (histopathological examination, immunofluorescence, immunoenzymatic assays).
Teaching methods
Lectures and seminars, practical activities
Teaching Resources
Ayala F, Lisi P, Monfrecola G, Argenziano G, Stingeni L. Malattie cutanee e veneree. Seconda Edizione, Piccin 2019
Assessment methods and Criteria
Students will be assessed through an oral session in which they will be challenged to apply the concepts acquired during the course on physiological or clinical problems.
MED/35 - DERMATOLOGY AND VENEREAL DISEASES - University credits: 3
Lessons: 24 hours
: 12 hours
: 12 hours
Professor(s)