Dermatologic Clinics
A.Y. 2023/2024
Learning objectives
The course aims to provide students with: i) the principles of clinical diagnosis of the most frequent skin diseases and sexually transmitted diseases; ii) the knowledge of the main laboratory investigations for the diagnosis of skin diseases; iii) the knowledge of the main therapeutic treatment and dermatologic surgical procedures of skin disease.
Expected learning outcomes
Students:
i) know the fundamental principles of clinical diagnosis of the most frequent skin diseases and sexually transmitted diseases;
ii) understand which laboratory investigations are required for diagnosis of skin diseases;
iii) know the characteristics of the topical therapies and surgical procedures.
i) know the fundamental principles of clinical diagnosis of the most frequent skin diseases and sexually transmitted diseases;
ii) understand which laboratory investigations are required for diagnosis of skin diseases;
iii) know the characteristics of the topical therapies and surgical procedures.
Lesson period: First 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
Single session
Responsible
Course syllabus
Principles of Dermatologic Diagnosis
Approach to the patient with skin disease
Physical examination
Localization of disease, types of skin lesions
Diagnostic tests
Principles of dermatologic therapeutics
Papulosquamous diseases
Psoriasis
Psoriatic arthritis
Seborrheic dermatitis
Skin Allergic Diseases
Irritant contact dermatitis
Allergic contact dermatitis
Atopic dermatitis
Pompholyx
Diseases of the sebaceous glands
Acne
Acneiform disorders
Rosacea
Lichen planus and lichenoid diseases
Drug induced reactions
Fixed drug eruption
Erythema multiforme
Stevens-Johnson syndrome
Toxic epidermal necrolysis
Acute generalized exanthematous pustolosis (AGEP)
Skin Infectious Diseases: parasitic, mycotic, bacterial and viral
Scabies, Pediculosis
Dermatophyte fungal infection
Candidiasis,Tinea versicolor
Impetigo,Folliculitis ,Furuncles,Erysipeloid
Warts, genital warts, Molluscum contagiosum, Herpes simplex and Herpes zoster infections
Pityriasis rosea
Autoimmune blistering diseases
Pemphigus
The Pemphigoid group of diseases
Dermatitis herpetiformis
Connective tissue diseases
Lupus erythematosus
Scleroderma
Dermatomyositis
Benign and malignant skin tumours
Seborrheic keratosis, Skin tag
Melanocytic nevi
Keratoacanthoma
Actinic keratosis. Basal cell carcinoma, Squamous cell carcinoma
Malignant melanoma
Parapsoriasis. Mycosis Fungoides. Cutaneous B-cell lymphomas
Sexually transmitted diseases
Syphilis
Chancroid
Lymphogranuloma venereum
Gonorrhoeae and Nongonococcal urethritis
Approach to the patient with skin disease
Physical examination
Localization of disease, types of skin lesions
Diagnostic tests
Principles of dermatologic therapeutics
Papulosquamous diseases
Psoriasis
Psoriatic arthritis
Seborrheic dermatitis
Skin Allergic Diseases
Irritant contact dermatitis
Allergic contact dermatitis
Atopic dermatitis
Pompholyx
Diseases of the sebaceous glands
Acne
Acneiform disorders
Rosacea
Lichen planus and lichenoid diseases
Drug induced reactions
Fixed drug eruption
Erythema multiforme
Stevens-Johnson syndrome
Toxic epidermal necrolysis
Acute generalized exanthematous pustolosis (AGEP)
Skin Infectious Diseases: parasitic, mycotic, bacterial and viral
Scabies, Pediculosis
Dermatophyte fungal infection
Candidiasis,Tinea versicolor
Impetigo,Folliculitis ,Furuncles,Erysipeloid
Warts, genital warts, Molluscum contagiosum, Herpes simplex and Herpes zoster infections
Pityriasis rosea
Autoimmune blistering diseases
Pemphigus
The Pemphigoid group of diseases
Dermatitis herpetiformis
Connective tissue diseases
Lupus erythematosus
Scleroderma
Dermatomyositis
Benign and malignant skin tumours
Seborrheic keratosis, Skin tag
Melanocytic nevi
Keratoacanthoma
Actinic keratosis. Basal cell carcinoma, Squamous cell carcinoma
Malignant melanoma
Parapsoriasis. Mycosis Fungoides. Cutaneous B-cell lymphomas
Sexually transmitted diseases
Syphilis
Chancroid
Lymphogranuloma venereum
Gonorrhoeae and Nongonococcal urethritis
Prerequisites for admission
The student must possess the knowledge acquired during the course of general Pathology and Physiopathology and have successfully passed these exams.
Teaching methods
Each credit includes hours of frontal and innovative teaching. The innovative teaching activities consist in the deepening of specific topics of the course syllabus, that will be selected by the students and the teacher. Such activity will be carried out in active collaboration between students and teacher.
The frontal teaching hours of this course are divided into frontal lessons and exercises.
The program will be carried out through lectures(3CFU) in classroom with the help of teaching material (slides and /or videos).
The frontal teaching hours of this course are divided into frontal lessons and exercises.
The program will be carried out through lectures(3CFU) in classroom with the help of teaching material (slides and /or videos).
Teaching Resources
· T.Cainelli, A. Giannetti -Manuale di Dermatologia Medica e Chirurgica-Mc Graw Hill 6ed
· K. Wolff, JR. Allen- Fitzpatricks Color Atlas and Synopsis of Clinical Dermatology-Mc Graw-Hill Professional Publishing 8ed
· K. Wolff, JR. Allen- Fitzpatricks Color Atlas and Synopsis of Clinical Dermatology-Mc Graw-Hill Professional Publishing 8ed
Assessment methods and Criteria
The exam consists of an oral interview regarding the subjects covered by this program. Passing the test will result in a mark expressed in thirtieths. No intermediate tests are planned.
MED/35 - DERMATOLOGY AND VENEREAL DISEASES - University credits: 3
Lessons: 24 hours
: 12 hours
: 12 hours
Professors:
Cerri Amilcare, Gualandri Lorenzo
Professor(s)
Reception:
Dermatologic Clinic S.Paul Hospital