76111 - Dermatology

Learning outcomes

At the end of the corse the student will have basic knowledge of the main dermatological diseases, with particular reference to the lower limb and toenails. The student will be able to identify the suspected pathological conditions that need deeper check and will direct the patient to the specialist

Course contents

1. Anatomy and physiology of the skin

2. Anatomy and physical examination of nails

3. Physiology and semiotics of nails

4. Onycoscopy techniques

5. Nail Signs

6. Pathologies of the sole of the foot

7. Traumatic nail diseases

8. Skin and nail viral infections

9. Skin and nail bacterial infections

10. Onychomycosis and cutaneous mycosis

11. Nail psoriasis

12. Nail lichen planus and striatus

13. Ingrown toenail and retronichia

14. The management of pigmented bands of the nail

15. Benign nail tumors

16. Malignant nail tumors

17. Ulcers and difficult wounds

18. Clinic Approach to skin wounds

Readings/Bibliography

Piraccini BM. Le unghie dei Piedi. Manuale pratico per la gestione delle onicopatie. Seconda edizione - Acta Medica Edizioni, Bologna 2024.

Atlas of Nail Signs and Disorders with Clinical and Onychoscopic Correlation - Nilton Di Chiacchio, Nilton Gioia Di Chiacchio, Robertha Carvalho de Nakamura, Michela Starace, Matilde Iorizzo, Robert Baran - Boca Raton - 1 edizione 2024

Teaching methods

The educational activities consist of:

• lectures supported by presentation slides;
• practical training during outpatient clinic visits dedicated to nail disorders.

Given the nature of the activities and the teaching methods adopted, attendance in this course is subject to the completion of Modules 1 and 2 of the Health and Safety in the Study Environment training, delivered through e-learning, as well as participation in Module 3 of the specific safety training.

Information regarding the dates and procedures for Module 3 is available in the dedicated section of the Degree Programme website.

Assessment methods

Oral Examination

Assessment consists of an oral examination in the form of an interview with the instructor. During the examination, students will be asked two or three questions covering the topics addressed in the module.

The examination is designed to assess the student's understanding of the course content, their ability to apply the knowledge acquired, to make appropriate logical and deductive connections between the topics covered, and to use scientific and discipline-specific terminology correctly.

The course Skin and Venereal Diseases is part of the Integrated Course in Infectious Diseases, which also includes the course Infectious Diseases. The examinations for both courses must be taken during the same examination session. The Integrated Course is considered successfully completed only if both examinations are passed.

Assessment Criteria

The final grade is expressed on a scale of 30 points and is based on the student's level of knowledge, clinical reasoning skills, ability to establish appropriate connections between topics, and command of scientific terminology.

The grading criteria are as follows:

• 18–19/30: Knowledge of only a very limited number of topics covered in the course; analytical skills demonstrated only with the instructor's guidance; overall use of appropriate language.
• 20–24/30: Knowledge of a limited number of topics covered in the course; ability to perform independent analysis only on straightforward or procedural issues; correct use of scientific language.
• 25–29/30: Knowledge of a broad range of topics covered in the course; ability to carry out independent critical analysis; good command of discipline-specific terminology.
• 30/30 with Honours: Comprehensive knowledge of the topics covered in the course; ability to perform independent critical analysis and establish meaningful connections between topics; full command of discipline-specific terminology; excellent reasoning, argumentation, and self-reflection skills.

Teaching Assistants

• Dr. Stefano Cedirian
• Dr. Luca Rapparini

Teaching tools

Teaching materials used during the course will be made available to students on the Virtuale e-learning platform.

The course also includes attendance at the Dermatology Outpatient Clinic for Skin Ulcers and Nail Disorders, with the aim of integrating theoretical knowledge through the observation and discussion of clinical cases.

Students with Specific Learning Disorders (SLD) or temporary or permanent disabilities are encouraged to contact the University's designated support office as early as possible (https://site.unibo.it/studenti-con-disabilita-e-dsa/it ). The office will propose any necessary accommodations, which must be submitted to the course instructor for approval at least 15 days in advance. Approval will be granted in accordance with the learning objectives of the course.

Office hours

See the website of Michela Valeria Rita Starace