- Docente: Bianca Maria Piraccini
- Credits: 3
- SSD: MED/35
- Language: Italian
- Teaching Mode: Traditional lectures
- Campus: Bologna
- Corso: First cycle degree programme (L) in Podiatry (cod. 8479)
Learning outcomes
At the end of the corse the student has basic knowledge of the main dermatological diseases, with particular reference to the lower limb and toenails. The student is able to identify the suspected pathological conditions that need deeper check and 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 during visits at the Nail disorder 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