Ateneo - UPO

The course includes lectures covering the major dermatological disorders of infectious, inflammatory, immunological, and neoplastic origin, as well as the most common sexually transmitted infections and diseases. It also provides the fundamental principles of the diagnostic and therapeutic approach to skin diseases, integrating clinical, pathological, and instrumental aspects.The course will cover the following topics:Anatomy, histology, and physiology of the skin and its appendages.Primary and secondary skin lesions and the fundamentals of dermatological semiology.Major infectious skin diseases, including parasitic, bacterial, viral, and fungal infections.Common inflammatory skin diseases, with particular emphasis on acne, atopic dermatitis, allergic and irritant contact dermatitis, seborrheic dermatitis, psoriasis, lichen disorders, and urticaria.Cutaneous adverse drug reactions.Autoimmune blistering diseases.Major autoimmune connective tissue diseases with cutaneous involvement, including lupus erythematosus, systemic sclerosis, and dermatomyositis.Benign melanocytic lesions, melanoma, and other melanocytic neoplasms.Benign and malignant epithelial skin tumors and the main precancerous lesions.Principles of prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of skin cancer, including the basic surgical techniques used for the complete excision of epithelial and melanocytic tumors.Principles of follow-up for patients with malignant skin tumors.Common sexually transmitted infections and diseases, with particular emphasis on epidemiology, clinical manifestations, diagnostic methods, treatment, prevention, and patient counselling.Classroom teaching will be complemented by supervised clinical training in the Dermatology Department and outpatient clinics. During these clinical rotations, students will observe patients with a wide range of dermatological conditions and participate in practical sessions focused on the most commonly used diagnostic procedures in dermatology, including dermoscopy, direct microscopic examination, microbiological cultures, and skin biopsy. Students will also develop skills in differential diagnosis and gain an understanding of the principles of topical, systemic, and surgical management of common skin diseases, including sexually transmitted infections and diseases.

Dermatologia e Malattie Sessualmente Trasmissibili - M. Pippione e al. - Ed. Minerva Medica
Atlas of Clinics in Dermatology – T.B. Fitzpatrick, R.A. Johnson, K Wolff, M. K. Polano, D. Saavedra – Ed. Piccin
Manuale di Dermatologia Medica e Chirurgica – T. Cainelli, A. Giannetti, A. Rebora – Mc Graw Hill Education
Core Curriculum Dermatologia – A. Rebora, S. Veraldi – Mc Graw Hill Education

The course aims to provide students with the theoretical knowledge and fundamental clinical skills required to recognize, evaluate, diagnose, and manage the most common dermatological disorders and sexually transmitted infections and diseases.By the end of the course, students will be able to:describe the anatomy, histology, and physiology of the skin and its appendages;recognize and accurately describe primary and secondary skin lesions using appropriate dermatological terminology;identify the main clinical features of common infectious, inflammatory, immunological, autoimmune, and neoplastic skin diseases;apply clinical reasoning to establish an appropriate diagnostic approach and formulate a differential diagnosis based on the patient's history and physical examination;demonstrate knowledge of the principles of prevention, diagnosis, and management of common skin diseases, including skin cancer and sexually transmitted infections and diseases;recognize dermatological and venereological conditions requiring urgent treatment or specialist referral;demonstrate familiarity with the principal diagnostic techniques used in dermatology, including dermoscopy, direct microscopic examination, microbiological investigations, and skin biopsy;integrate theoretical knowledge with clinical observation and develop a patient-centred approach based on sound clinical reasoning, disease prevention, and continuity of care.

To have basic notions of anatomy and histology of normal human skin. Have basic notions on the morphological characteristics of bacteria, viruses and fungi and on the main modes of transmission.

The course combines classroom lectures with supervised practical training in the Dermatology Department and outpatient clinics.Lectures are supported by the extensive use of clinical, dermoscopic, histopathological, and microbiological images to enhance students' ability to recognize common dermatological and sexually transmitted diseases, develop clinical reasoning skills, and perform an appropriate differential diagnosis. Clinical case discussions constitute a core component of the teaching strategy, promoting the integration of theoretical knowledge with real-world clinical practice.During clinical rotations, students are exposed to patients with a wide range of dermatological disorders and sexually transmitted infections and diseases through supervised participation in outpatient and inpatient activities. Practical teaching includes observation of the principal diagnostic techniques used in dermatology, such as dermoscopy, direct microscopic examination, microbiological investigations, and skin biopsy, as well as the principles of topical, systemic, and surgical management of common skin diseases.The integration of lectures, clinical case discussions, and supervised clinical training enables students to develop diagnostic skills, strengthen clinical reasoning, and acquire a patient-centred approach to the assessment and management of dermatological and venereological conditions.

Students can take optional periods of attendance at the SCDU of Dermatology with the assignment of credits.
Students with physical disabilities, Learning Disabilities or Special Education Needs can request specific services and tools via the Staff Sviluppo e Coordinamento Carriere e Servizi alle Studentesse e agli Studenti, consulting the University webpage: https://www.uniupo.it/en/services/services-students-physical-or-learning-disabilities Students with disabilities, learning disabilities or special education needs, once they have contacted the University Staff, can refer to the tutor in charge of the course to define the examination modalities, concerning academic aspects.

Students' learning is assessed through an oral examination designed to evaluate the achievement of the learning objectives of the integrated course. The examination covers the topics included in both the Dermatology and the Sexually Transmitted Infections and Diseases modules and assesses the student's ability to integrate theoretical knowledge with clinical reasoning.During the examination, students are expected to demonstrate knowledge of dermatological semiology, the main dermatological and venereological disorders, the principles of diagnostic evaluation, differential diagnosis, prevention, and the fundamental therapeutic approaches. Students are also expected to recognize the main clinical manifestations of these conditions, formulate an appropriate diagnostic approach, and identify situations requiring specialist referral or urgent management.Assessment is based on the accuracy and completeness of the student's knowledge, clinical reasoning skills, appropriate use of medical terminology, clarity of presentation, and ability to integrate the concepts covered throughout the different modules of the course.The final grade, expressed on a 30-point scale, reflects the student's overall performance across the integrated course. Honors (cum laude) may be awarded to students who demonstrate outstanding knowledge, excellent mastery of the subject, a high level of interdisciplinary integration, and exceptional clinical reasoning skills.

The course provides the fundamental principles of Dermatology and Sexually Transmitted Infections and Diseases, equipping students with the knowledge and clinical skills required to recognize, evaluate, diagnose, and manage the most common dermatological and venereological conditions.The following topics will be covered:Anatomy, histology, and physiology of the skin and its appendages.Primary and secondary skin lesions and the fundamentals of dermatological semiology.Clinical approach to the dermatological patient, including medical history taking, physical examination, and differential diagnosis.Major infectious skin diseases, including parasitic, bacterial, viral, and fungal infections.Common inflammatory skin diseases, with particular emphasis on acne, atopic dermatitis, allergic and irritant contact dermatitis, seborrheic dermatitis, psoriasis, lichen disorders, and urticaria.Cutaneous adverse drug reactions.Autoimmune blistering diseases.Major autoimmune connective tissue diseases with cutaneous involvement, including lupus erythematosus, systemic sclerosis, and dermatomyositis.Benign melanocytic lesions, melanoma, and other melanocytic neoplasms.Benign and malignant epithelial skin tumors and the main precancerous lesions.Principles of dermato-oncology, including skin cancer prevention, early diagnosis, treatment, the basic surgical techniques used for the complete excision of epithelial and melanocytic tumors, and the principles of follow-up for patients with malignant skin tumors.General principles of dermatological therapy, including an overview of the most commonly used topical, systemic, and surgical treatments.Common sexually transmitted infections and diseases, with particular emphasis on epidemiology, modes of transmission, clinical manifestations, diagnostic methods, prevention, treatment, partner management, and patient counselling.Classroom teaching will be complemented by supervised clinical training in the Dermatology Department and outpatient clinics. During these clinical rotations, students will observe the application of the principal diagnostic techniques used in dermatology, including dermoscopy, direct microscopic examination, microbiological investigations, and skin biopsy. They will also participate in the discussion of clinical cases, strengthening their skills in differential diagnosis and in the topical, systemic, and surgical management of common dermatological and venereological disorders.

Upon successful completion of the course, students will have acquired the theoretical knowledge and fundamental clinical skills required to approach the most common dermatological and venereological disorders encountered in medical practice.Specifically, students will be able to:describe the anatomy, histology, and physiology of the skin and its appendages, and explain their principal physiological functions;recognize, describe, and classify primary and secondary skin lesions using appropriate dermatological terminology;obtain a focused medical history and perform a systematic dermatological examination;recognize the clinical manifestations of the most common infectious, inflammatory, immunological, autoimmune, and neoplastic skin diseases;apply clinical reasoning to establish an appropriate diagnostic approach and formulate a differential diagnosis based on the patient's history, physical examination, and the principal diagnostic investigations available;demonstrate knowledge of the principles of prevention, diagnosis, and management of common dermatological disorders, including skin cancer and sexually transmitted infections and diseases;identify dermatological and venereological conditions requiring urgent treatment or specialist referral;understand the indications, strengths, and limitations of the principal diagnostic techniques used in dermatology, including dermoscopy, direct microscopic examination, microbiological investigations, and skin biopsy;demonstrate knowledge of the general principles of topical, systemic, and surgical treatment of common skin diseases;appreciate the importance of disease prevention, health education, and patient counselling in the management of dermatological disorders and sexually transmitted infections;integrate theoretical knowledge with clinical experience gained during supervised clinical training, developing sound clinical reasoning, diagnostic decision-making skills, and a patient-centred, multidisciplinary approach to care.