- Docente: Davide Melandri
- Credits: 2
- SSD: MED/35
- Language: Italian
- Teaching Mode: Traditional lectures
- Campus: Rimini
- Corso: First cycle degree programme (L) in Nursing (cod. 8475)
Learning outcomes
Upon completion of the module, students will acquire knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of the skin, subcutaneous tissue, and skin appendages. They will be introduced to the pathophysiology and clinical aspects of major skin diseases, the main sexually transmitted diseases, and the management of skin wounds. Functional and instrumental semeiotics of the skin, clinical methodology, and pharmacological therapy in dermatology will be illustrated. Finally, students will acquire specific skills in the concept of skin failure and the principles of burn care and treatment.
Course contents
- Anatomy and physiology of the skin
- Skin immunology and pathogenesis of inflammation
- Description and management of the most common dermatological diseases
- Description and management of the most common skin neoplasms
- Principal Venereal diseases
- Skin Failure
- Burns and their treatment
- Vulnology and principles of dressing
- The different roles of the nurse in Dermatology
Readings/Bibliography
Fitzpatrick. Manuale ed atlante di dermatologia clinica. Wolff K Johnson RA ,Suurmond D. Piccin-Nuova Libraria, 2014
Pippione - Alaibac - Argenziano - Bongiorno - Calvieri Dermatologia e malattie sessualmente trasmissibili AAVV 2019
Calosso A. Le lesioni cutanee. Ed. Carrocci Faber 2004
Teaching methods
Theoretical lectures will be conducted in a multimedia-equipped classroom, primarily using PowerPoint slides. Students will be provided with electronic versions of the slides presented during the lectures.
Assessment methods
Written test
Teaching tools
PowerPoint and PDF slides. Students will be provided with electronic versions of the slides presented during class.
Office hours
See the website of Davide Melandri