Dermatology - Clinical Skills
A.Y. 2025/2026
Learning objectives
The course will introduce students to dermatology and venereology. It will enable students to diagnose common skin diseases and understand the principles of the therapeutic 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 is designed in 3 blocks. The first block will focus on the physiology, biology, biochemistry and function of the skin, as well as mechanisms that trigger skin disease. The second block will cover the most common dermatological diseases that a physician will face in his practice. The third block will skill students on the clinics by visiting patients suffering from both mild and more severe skin conditions, in the various dedicated services. Practical activities will be implemented to consolidate technical and soft knowledge and skills developed during frontal lectures.
Expected learning outcomes
At the end of the course, students should be able: -To have an understanding of the scientific basis of dermatology; -To relate knowledge of skin structure to the physical signs of skin disease; -To take a coherent dermatological history and be able to describe cutaneous physical signs using appropriate terminology; -To recognize common skin diseases; -To recognize important cutaneous signs of systemic disease or adverse reactions to drugs; -To understand the principles of dermatological treatment; -To perform a dermatological examination; -To perform a dermoscopic examination; -To perform a histological session; -To recognize the main features of immunodermatological, pediatric dermatological and sexually transmitted diseases.
Lesson period: Second semester
Assessment methods: Giudizio di approvazione
Assessment result: superato/non superato
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
Professional training activities include the following Basic Teaching Units (UDE):
To relate knowledge of skin structure to the physical signs of skin disease;
To take a coherent dermatological history and be able to describe cutaneous physical signs using appropriate terminology;
To recognize common skin diseases;
To recognize important cutaneous signs of systemic disease or adverse reactions to drugs;
To understand the principles of dermatological treatment;
To perform a dermatological examination;
To perform a dermoscopic examination;
To perform a histological session;
To recognize the main features of immunodermatological, pediatric dermatological and sexually transmitted diseases.
To relate knowledge of skin structure to the physical signs of skin disease;
To take a coherent dermatological history and be able to describe cutaneous physical signs using appropriate terminology;
To recognize common skin diseases;
To recognize important cutaneous signs of systemic disease or adverse reactions to drugs;
To understand the principles of dermatological treatment;
To perform a dermatological examination;
To perform a dermoscopic examination;
To perform a histological session;
To recognize the main features of immunodermatological, pediatric dermatological and sexually transmitted diseases.
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
Attendance in the outpatient departments, day hospitals and operating rooms of the CdL Training Network. Discussion of clinical cases.
Teaching Resources
Ayala F, Lisi P, Monfrecola G, Argenziano G, Stingeni L. Malattie cutanee e veneree. Second Edition, Piccin 2019
Assessment methods and Criteria
The learning of each UDE (Elementary Teaching Unit) will be verified by the tutors through the signing of the "Clinical skills" booklet.
The acquisition of the UDE is a mandatory prerequisite for taking the exam and does not give rise to a grade out of 30, but has a qualifying function.
The acquisition of the UDE is a mandatory prerequisite for taking the exam and does not give rise to a grade out of 30, but has a qualifying function.
MED/35 - DERMATOLOGY AND VENEREAL DISEASES - University credits: 1
Professional training: 25 hours
Professors:
Alberti Violetti Silvia, Marzano Angelo Valerio
Shifts:
Gruppo 1
Professor:
Marzano Angelo ValerioGruppo 2
Professor:
Alberti Violetti SilviaLinea: San Donato
Course syllabus
Professional training activities include the following Basic Teaching Units (UDE):
To relate knowledge of skin structure to the physical signs of skin disease;
To take a coherent dermatological history and be able to describe cutaneous physical signs using appropriate terminology;
To recognize common skin diseases;
To recognize important cutaneous signs of systemic disease or adverse reactions to drugs;
To understand the principles of dermatological treatment;
To perform a dermatological examination;
To perform a dermoscopic examination;
To perform a histological session;
To recognize the main features of immunodermatological, pediatric dermatological and sexually transmitted diseases.
To relate knowledge of skin structure to the physical signs of skin disease;
To take a coherent dermatological history and be able to describe cutaneous physical signs using appropriate terminology;
To recognize common skin diseases;
To recognize important cutaneous signs of systemic disease or adverse reactions to drugs;
To understand the principles of dermatological treatment;
To perform a dermatological examination;
To perform a dermoscopic examination;
To perform a histological session;
To recognize the main features of immunodermatological, pediatric dermatological and sexually transmitted diseases.
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
Attendance in the outpatient departments, day hospitals and operating rooms of the CdL Training Network. Discussion of clinical cases.
Teaching Resources
Ayala F, Lisi P, Monfrecola G, Argenziano G, Stingeni L. Malattie cutanee e veneree. Second Edition, Piccin 2019
Assessment methods and Criteria
The learning of each UDE (Elementary Teaching Unit) will be verified by the tutors through the signing of the "Clinical skills" booklet.
The acquisition of the UDE is a mandatory prerequisite for taking the exam and does not give rise to a grade out of 30, but has a qualifying function.
The acquisition of the UDE is a mandatory prerequisite for taking the exam and does not give rise to a grade out of 30, but has a qualifying function.
MED/35 - DERMATOLOGY AND VENEREAL DISEASES - University credits: 1
Professional training: 25 hours
Professor:
Barbareschi Mauro
Shifts:
Gruppo 1
Professor:
Barbareschi MauroGruppo 2
Professor:
Barbareschi MauroGruppo 3
Professor:
Barbareschi MauroGruppo 4
Professor:
Barbareschi MauroLinea: San Giuseppe
Course syllabus
Professional training activities include the following Basic Teaching Units (UDE):
To relate knowledge of skin structure to the physical signs of skin disease;
To take a coherent dermatological history and be able to describe cutaneous physical signs using appropriate terminology;
To recognize common skin diseases;
To recognize important cutaneous signs of systemic disease or adverse reactions to drugs;
To understand the principles of dermatological treatment;
To perform a dermatological examination;
To perform a dermoscopic examination;
To perform a histological session;
To recognize the main features of immunodermatological, pediatric dermatological and sexually transmitted diseases.
To relate knowledge of skin structure to the physical signs of skin disease;
To take a coherent dermatological history and be able to describe cutaneous physical signs using appropriate terminology;
To recognize common skin diseases;
To recognize important cutaneous signs of systemic disease or adverse reactions to drugs;
To understand the principles of dermatological treatment;
To perform a dermatological examination;
To perform a dermoscopic examination;
To perform a histological session;
To recognize the main features of immunodermatological, pediatric dermatological and sexually transmitted diseases.
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
Attendance in the outpatient departments, day hospitals and operating rooms of the CdL Training Network. Discussion of clinical cases.
Teaching Resources
Ayala F, Lisi P, Monfrecola G, Argenziano G, Stingeni L. Malattie cutanee e veneree. Seconda Edizione, Piccin 2019
Assessment methods and Criteria
The learning of each UDE (Elementary Teaching Unit) will be verified by the tutors through the signing of the "Clinical skills" booklet.
The acquisition of the UDE is a mandatory prerequisite for taking the exam and does not give rise to a grade out of 30, but has a qualifying function.
The acquisition of the UDE is a mandatory prerequisite for taking the exam and does not give rise to a grade out of 30, but has a qualifying function.
MED/35 - DERMATOLOGY AND VENEREAL DISEASES - University credits: 1
Professional training: 25 hours
Professor:
Nazzaro Gianluca