Endocrinology and dermatology

Module Skin and venereal diseases

The teaching of Cutaneous and Venereal Diseases aims primarily to provide the basics of anatomy and physiology of the skin, of visible mucous membranes and skin appendages, whose knowledge is essential for a correct clinical and diagnostic assessment. The student is then guided to the identification and classification of primary skin lesions and of the corresponding cutaneous disorders. In addition, the basic knowledge of the most modern diagnostic techniques allowing a rational and correct diagnosis will be provided. The histopathological correlations and the appropriate treatment options will also be considered. The course will finally focus on occupational dermatoses, skin cancer, and venereology (sexual transmitted diseases).

Lessons and clinical cases (lessons may also be carried out on-line, if required).

Anatomy of the skin

Semiology of the skin, diagnostic techniques

Primary, secondary and pathognomonic skin lesions

Erythematous dermatoses (Rosacea, Fixed drug eruption)

Macular dermatoses (Vitiligo, Vascular malformations)

Wheals and urticarial erythematous lesions (Urticaria, Erythema multiforme)

Vesicular dermatoses (Atopic dermatitis, Contact dermatitis, Herpes simplex, Herpes zoster)

Bullous dermatoses (Impetigo, Pemphigus vulgaris, vegetans, foliaceus and seborrhoeic, Bullous  pemphigoid, Dermatitis herpetiformis, Herpes gestationis, Linear IgA dermatitis, Mucous membrane pemphigoid, Epidermolysis bullosa)

Pustular dermatoses (Acne vulgaris, Pyodermitis)

Papular dermatoses (Lichen ruber planus, Tuberous sclerosis, Human Papillomavirus infections, Molluscum contagiosum, Seborrhoeic keratosis)

Nodular dermatoses (Cutaneous Leishmaniasis, Kaposi’s sarcoma, Haemangiomas, Erythema nodosum, Neurofibromatosis)

Erythematous-desquamative dermatoses (Psoriasis, Erythroderma, Seborrhoeic dermatitis, Pityriasis rosea)

Ectoparasitoses (Scabies, Pediculosis)

Fungal infections (Tinea, Candidiasis, Pityriasis versicolor)

Connective tissue diseases (Systemic lupus erythematous, Discoid lupus erythematous, Scleroderma, Dermatomyositis)

Benign and malignant melanocytic lesions (Congenital and acquired nevi, Melanoma)

Precancerous lesions, In situ carcinomas and Invasive carcinomas (Basal cell carcinoma, Squamous cell carcinoma)

Sexual transmitted diseases (Syphilis, Gonorrhoea, Non-gonococcal urethritis, Chancroid, Lymphogranuloma venereum)

G. Micali, M.C. Potenza, G. Fabbrocini, G. Monfrecola, A. Tosti, S. Veraldi (eds.) Le basi della dermatologia. Seconda Edizione. Springer-Verlag Italia. Milano, 2014.

Other didactic material (slides, etc…) provided during the lessons

The test consists of an oral exam on at least n. 3 questions concerning different topics of the program. The test allows to verify: i) the level of knowledge of dermatological disorders; ii) the ability to apply this knowledge to solve specific problems inherent to such disorders (problem solving and independent judgment); iii) the clarity of presentation; iv) the property of medical-scientific language.

Photodermatoses

Skin professional diseases

Itchy dermatoses

Aggressive skin tumours

Frequent viral infections

Dermatoses of the pregnancy