- Docente: Bianca Maria Piraccini
- Credits: 3
- SSD: MED/35
- Language: Italian
- Moduli: Bianca Maria Piraccini (Modulo 1) Michela Valeria Rita Starace (Modulo 2)
- Teaching Mode: Traditional lectures (Modulo 1) Traditional lectures (Modulo 2)
- Campus: Bologna
- Corso: First cycle degree programme (L) in Podiatry (cod. 8479)
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from Oct 11, 2024 to Dec 03, 2024
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from Oct 08, 2024 to Dec 17, 2024
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
Anatomy and physiology of the skin
Foot plant disorders: dehydrosis, psoriasis, tinea pedis
Hyperkeratosis and callosity
Viral warts
Anatomy and physiology of the nails
Nail semiotics
Nail psoriasis
Lichen planus ungueale/nail
Onychomycosis
Traumatic nail changes
Pigmentary alterations of the nails
Nail tumors
Diabetic foot
Readings/Bibliography
Piraccini B.M. Toenails. Practical guide to recognize diseases and the correct management. Timeo Editore, Bologna 2015.
Fitzpatrick. Manual and clinical dermatology atlas. Wolff K Johnson RA, Suurmond D. Piccin-Nuova Libraria, 2014
Teaching methods
Oral lessons, practical part at the Clinic
Assessment methods
Oral exam
Teaching tools
Frequency at the Clinic for skin ulcers and nail diseases, Dermatology
Office hours
See the website of Bianca Maria Piraccini
See the website of Michela Valeria Rita Starace
SDGs




This teaching activity contributes to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals of the UN 2030 Agenda.