Universitat Internacional de Catalunya
Dermatology
Other languages of instruction: English, Spanish
Teaching staff
Students may ask lecturers questions at the end of each class. For enquiries outside of class time, students must make an appointment by email:
Dr. Ramon Grimalt: rgrimalt@uic.cat
Dra Maria Teresa Fernández: mfernandezf@uic.es
Dr Antoni Campoy: acamsan@uic.es
Dr Antonio Macaya: macaya@uic.es
Introduction
Dermatology is a an organ-specific speciality including the diagnosis, treatment (both medical and surgical) and prevention of diseases of the skin and subcutis,mucous membranes and skin appendages as well as skin manifestations of systemic diseases and systemic manifestations of skin diseases. At the same time it
promotes the well-being of the skin as a whole.
Venereology includes the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and other alterations of the genital-anal area.
Dermatology includes clinical, histological, immunological, microbiological and therapeutic aspects, in close liaison with internal medicine, paediatrics, surgical pathology and other specialties.
Dermatologists work in a varied speciality, with a wide range for potential future research, many possibilities of therapeutic development (including cryotherapy, laser therapy, phototherapy, immunotherapy, gene therapy and photodynamic therapy) and above all a wide range of surgical techniques that are now specific to
dermatology.
This wide range of treatment options means that today dermatology is appealing for the young doctor. It is well known, and confirmed by the statistics, that one of the specialties most chosen by residents is dermatology.
Moreover, due to increased health consciousness, essential care strategies and even professional or social reasons, the general public is increasingly asking for dermatological care.
Dermatology enjoys advantages that may be enviable compared to other specialties and for which the patient is usually grateful and obviously it is very profitable to the economy of the hospital. It is a specialty in which diagnosis can often be achieved by simple inspection or with minimal clinical exploratory manoeuvres. There is no
other medical specialty in which a diagnosis, in most cases, can be given in such a short space of time. This decreases the waiting time for therapeutic response and facilitates checks on development. In short, the operational dynamic of dermatology as a medical-surgical speciality is probably the fastest and most profitable. In the hospital, a professional dermatologist is essential for the correct classification of injuries and skin problems presented by patients admitted and on many occasions their cooperation is very valuable even for establishing the patient's underlying disease. It should not be forgotten that most internal diseases may be expressed cutaneously. The skin is in a way the "mirror" of the body, where internal problems emerge (e.g. paraneoplastic syndromes).
Pre-course requirements
In order to take the subject of "DERMATOLOGY" the student must have previously passed the module "Structure and Function of the Skin and Sense Organs".
Objectives
To train students to recognise the major diseases of the skin in order to properly determine their prevention, diagnosis and treatment. To this end, students must acquire the knowledge and clinical skills necessary to be able to identify the main skin problems and indicate their diagnosis and treatment, which are specified in the following specific competencies:
A. Identification of Problems
The knowledge that enables the identification of skin problems is acquired by studying the subject of dermatology, which, through the relationship between the skin and many diseases, is essential to the medical field.
1. Pruritus as a multi-aetiological manifestation.
2. Causes of purpura.
3. Importance and causes of photosensitivity.
4. Problem of erythroderma.
5. The mucous membranes.
6. Cutaneous manifestations of AIDS.
7. The concept of paraneoplastic dermatoses.
8. Epidemiology of, attitude to and prevention of sexually transmitted diseases.
9. Differential diagnosis of genital ulcers.
10. Pigmented tumours.
B. Theoretical Bases of Diagnostic Methods in Dermatology
1 Exploration in dermatology and sexually transmitted diseases.
2 Microbiological and mycological cultures.
3 Histopathology (foundations and application in bullous diseases and melanomas).
4 Immunopathology (foundations and application in bullous diseases and autoimmune connectivopathy).
5 Serologies in dermatology.
a) Dermatological examination
Introduction to examination of the skin, hair, nails and mucous membranes.
Identification of elementary and secondary lesions.
Identification of clinical process by type of injury, shape, location and distribution.
Learning about the process of preparing a dermatological history in connection with the systemic condition.
b) General physical examination in dermatology
Evaluation of the general appearance of the patient and collection of clinical data in connection with the skin.
Exploration of vital signs, lymphadenopathy, hepatomegaly or joints in connection with the skin.
Interpretation of key analytical data in dermatology.
c) Skin biopsy
Methodology, indications, contraindications and interpretation of skin biopsy.
Indications and methods of electronic microscopy, immunofluorescence and other histological markers.
d) Microscopic techniques
Methodology and indications of sampling of flakes and exudates, with direct examination to detect bacteria or fungi with different staining. Isolation of scabies mite.
e) Patch testing
Foundations of testing for allergens in dermatology.
Methodology and indications for patch testing.
Contraindications.
Interpretation of results.
Assessing the evidence in the workplace.
Competences/Learning outcomes of the degree programme
- 01 - Recognise the essential elements of the medical profession, including ethical principles, legal responsibilities and patient-centered professional skills.
- 06 - Develop professional practice with other health professionals, acquiring teamwork skills.
- 07 - Understand and recognise normal structure and function of the human body at the molecular, cellular, tissue, and organ and systemetic levels, at different stages of life and in both sexes.
- 08 - Recognize the basis of normal human behavior and its disorders.
- 09 - Understand and recognize the effects, mechanisms and manifestations of disease on the structure and function of the human body.
- 10 - To understand and recognise the agents and risk factors which determine health status, and learn how they determine the symptoms and natural development of acute or chronic diseases in individuals and populations.
- 11 - Understand and recognize the effects of growth, development and aging on the individual and their social environment.
- 12 - Understanding the foundations for action, the indications and efficacy of therapeutic interventions, based on available scientific evidence.
- 13 - Obtain and develop a clinical history that contains all relevant information.
- 14 - Perform a physical examination and a mental assessment.
- 15 - Ability to formulate an initial diagnosis and establish a rationalised diagnostic strategy.
- 17 - Establish the diagnosis, prognosis and treatment, applying principles based on the best information possible and safe clinical practice..
- 19 - Propose preventive measures appropriate to each clinical situation.
- 20 - Acquire adequate clinical experience in hospitals, health centers and other health institutions under supervision, as well as basic knowledge of clinical management and patient-centered proper use of tests, drugs and other health system resources.
- 21 - Listen carefully, obtain and synthesize relevant information about the problems affecting the patient and understand the contents of this information.
- 23 - Communicate effectively and clearly, both orally and in writing with patients, family members, media and other professionals.
- 24 - Establish good interpersonal communication skills that enables efficient and empathetic communication with patients, relatives, media and other professionals.
- 25 - Recognize the determinants of public health; genetic and sex-dependent lifestyle, demographic, environmental, social, economic, psychological and cultural determinants.
- 26 - Assume role in the prevention and protection from diseases, injuries or accidents and maintenance and promotion of health, both individual and at the community level.
- 28 - Obtaining and using epidemiological data and assess trends and risks in health related decision-making.
- 31 - Understand, critically evaluate and know how to use sources of clinical and biomedical information to obtain, organize, interpret and communicate scientific and health care information.
- 32 - Know how to use information and communication technology in clinical, therapeutic, preventive health care and research.
- 34 - Ability for critical thinking, creativity and constructive skeptisim with a focus on research within professional practice.
- 35 - Understand the importance and limitations of scientific thinking in the study, prevention and treatment of disease.
- 36 - Be able to formulate hypotheses, collect and critically evaluate information for problem solving using the scientific method.
- CB-5 - To transmit in a clear and unambiguous way to a specialised or non-specialised audience, the results of scientific and technological research projects and innovation from the field of the most advanced innovation, as well as the most important concepts which they are based on.
- CTI-1 - To know how to communicate effectively through written and oral communication in a foreign language that will allow them to work in an international context.
- CTP-3 - To develop critical thinking and reasoning as well as self-assessment skills.
- CTS-2 - To demonstrate sensitivity to environmental issues and act accordingly.
Learning outcomes of the subject
General objectives
The general objectives that students must achieve before the final exam of the course are:
• Acquire the morphopathological bases and concepts and dermatological vocabulary necessary to understand the pathophysiology, semiology, development and treatment of major skin diseases.
• Understand the importance of skin manifestations that may appear in systemic processes and diseases of other organs, and know the most important of these.
• Understand the problem of sexually transmitted diseases and know the attitude to be adopted when handling such situations.
• Understand the importance of diagnosis and therapeutic orientation of processes in the field of cutaneous oncology.
Specific objectives
At the end of the training process, the student must:
A) Be able to identify the main problems in relation to skin diseases and therefore,
know:
1. The basic skin lesions.
2. Dermatological, microbial and viral infectious diseases and those caused by
the most frequent and important fungi.
3. The main parasitic skin diseases.
4. The characteristics of sexually transmitted diseases.
5. The features of dermatoses by physical and chemical agents and of toxicoderma.
6. The meaning and characteristics of eczema.
7. The characteristics of erythematous dermatoses, especially psoriasis.
8. The characteristics of autoimmune dermatoses.
9. Cutaneous manifestations of systemic diseases.
10. The most common and frequent diseases of skin adnexal alterations.
11. Characteristics of cutaneous lymphomas and benign and malignant tumours of the skin and mucous membranes.
12. The concept of paraneoplastic dermatoses and the main conditions included in this group.
B) Know the theoretical basis of diagnostic methods in dermatology, demonstrated
by knowledge of:
1. Dermatological medical history.
2. Skin examination and recognition of elementary lesions.
3. Special features of the skin biopsy.
4. Special features of immunopathology.
5. Samples for microbiology and mycology.
6. Patch testing.
7. Photobiological explorations.
C) Know the basis for establishing diagnosis and guiding the therapeutic indications for the main dermatological diseases.
1. Viral warts. Herpes simplex. Herpes zoster.
2. Pyoderma.
3. Superficial cutaneous mycoses and candidiasis.
4. Leprosy.
5. Sexually transmitted diseases.
6. Eczema.
7. Psoriasis.
8. Bullous diseases.
9. Reactive dermatoses and dermatological manifestations in the course of disease of other organs or systems.
10. Cutaneous lymphomas.
11. Most common benign tumours (haemangioma, melanocytic nevi).
12. Pre-cancerous skin and mucous membranes.
13. Malignant skin tumours (carcinomas and melanomas).
D) Have acquired the following skills relating to dermatology:
• Know how to perform anamnesis focused on skin diseases and their relation to the pathology of other organs, equipment and systems.
• Learn to explore and interpret elementary skin lesions.
• Know the main cutaneous manifestations of systemic diseases.
• Know the indications and precautions for the practice of skin biopsy.
• Know the signs of immunopathology techniques.
• Know the indications for patch testing and its usefulness for dermatology work.
• Know how to evaluate dermatopathological reports in processes covering other fields, especially those related to malignant tumour pathology.
• Know how to evaluate the results of microbiological and mycological examinations, especially those related to sexually transmitted diseases.
Syllabus
The course content is divided into theoretical lectures and laboratory, and case method sessions. This order will not necessarily be followed nor will not be taught in the same format.
Topic 1: Introduction to basic dermatological lesions. Introduction to dermatology and method of study. Reminder of the general structure of the skin and its functions. Anamnesis. Physical examination. Topographical dermatology. Dermatological semiology. Elementary skin lesions: primary and secondary. Dermatological language and communication between doctors.
Theme 2: Atopic dermatitis and its varieties.
Overview of eczema. Concept of atopy. Atopic dermatitis. Concept and pathogenesis. Diagnosis and prognosis of childhood and adult forms. Treatment strategies and complications.
Item 3: Acne and related pathology
Pilosebaceous follicle: acne. Aetiopathogenesis. Clinical forms and treatment. Clinical treatment, pathogenesis and therapy of rosacea. Perioral dermatitis. Hidradenitis suppurativa: clinical and therapeutic aspects.
Item 4: A day of basic consultations
Common diseases. Simple clinical case studies with active student participation. FIRST MIDTERM EXAMINATION (elementary lesions and dermatological language): 10% of the final grade
Item 5: Allergies and contact dermatitis
Contact dermatitis. Concept and aetiopathogenesis. Anamnesis of the patient with contact dermatitis. Clinical and location according to allergens. Occupational dermatitis. Differential diagnosis. Patch testing. Treatment and
prevention.
Item 6: Psoriasis, Seborrhoeic Dermatitis and Pityriasis Rubra Pilar.
General considerations: incidence, etiology and dermatopathology of psoriasis. Diagnosis and prognosis of different clinical forms. Pustular psoriasis, guttate psoriasis, psoriatic erythroderma, arthropathic psoriasis. Complications.
Differential Diagnosis. Seborrhoeic dermatitis. Seborrhiasis and atopic psoriasis. Pityriasis rubra pilar. Principles of general and local treatment. Biological agents.
Item 7: Cutaneous manifestations of systemic diseases.
Cutaneous manifestations of cutaneous lupus erythematosus: classification and diagnostic criteria. Subacute and chronic forms. Acute lupus erythematosus. Treatment. Dermatomyositis: concept and diagnostic criteria. Amyopathic
dermatomyositis. Treatment. Scleroderma. Morphea. Linear scleroderma. Systemic scleroderma: limited scleroderma: diffuse scleroderma. Related syndromes: idiopathic atrophoderma of Pasini/Pierini. Eosinophilic fasciitis. Differential diagnosis between scleroderma and sclerodermiform syndromes. Treatment of cutaneous scleroderma. Cutaneous lesions of rheumatoid arthritis. Cutaneous manifestations of mixed connective tissue disease.
Item 8: bullous dermatosis.
Autoimmune bullous dermatoses. Concept. Pemphigus group. Clinical differential diagnosis and treatment of group processes of pemphigus: pemphigus vulgaris, pemphigus vegetans, pemphigus foliaceus, pemphigus rythematosus. Dermatitis herpetiformis. Pemphigoid group. Epidermolysis bullosa acquisita. Erythema multiforme: clinical, differential diagnosis and treatment of erythema multiforme and its variants. Stevens-Johnson syndrome. Toxic epidermal necrolysis.
Item 9: Changes in hair and nails
Concept and classification of alopecia. Clinical forms, diagnostic and therapeutic orientation. Alopecia areata, androgenetic alopecia, trichotillomania, cicatricial alopecia, anagen and telogen effluvium. Most common nail pathologies.
Item 10: A second day of basic consultations
Common patient types and diseases already seen on the syllabus. Active participation of students and optional marking by teacher SECOND PARTIAL EXAMINATION (elementary lesions and dermatological language and all material covered so far): 10% of the final grade.
Item 11: Most frequent benign cutaneous tumours.
Most frequent benign cutaneous tumours. Sebaceous cysts, milia myxoids. Pyogenic granuloma. Neurofibromas, lipomas. Seborrhoeic keratoses, fibroma, epidermal nevus, nevus organoid. Acquired angiomas, venous lakes. Congenital vascular anomalies: vascular malformations, haemangiomas. Differential diagnosis of congenital vascular anomalies and related syndromes. Solitary mastocytoma and juvenile xanthogranuloma.
Item 12: Cutaneous mucosal malignant tumours.
Concept of carcinoma "in situ". Basal cell carcinoma: clinical forms, treatment. Squamous cell carcinoma: clinical and therapeutic. Mucosal carcinomas. Keratoacanthoma: diagnosis, prognosis and therapeutic approach. Langerhans cell histiocytosis, classification and clinical forms.
Item 13: Benign pigmented proliferations.
Concept and varieties of melanocytic nevus. Conduct to be followed in patients with melanocytic nevus. Precursors of malignant melanoma and warning signs of malignant transformation of nevi. The Spitz nevus, Becker nevus, Nevus Hallo, Nevi of Ota and Ito, Mongolian spots, blue nevus. "Blaschkitis", introduction to cutaneous mosaics. Haemoglobin, congenital and acquired dyschromia. Exogenous pigment dyschromia.
Item 14: Malignant melanoma.
Melanoma: epidemiology, pathogenetic factors and clinical-pathological varieties of malignant melanoma: lentigo maligna, superficial spreading melanoma, acral lentiginous melanoma, nodular melanoma. Differential diagnosis. Conduct to be followed for malignant melanoma. Prognostic factors. Treatment of melanoma.
Item 15: Viral dermatosis.
Overview. Papovavirus infections: common warts, flat warts, plantar warts, genital warts. Bowenoid papulosis, epidermodysplasia verruciformis. Molluscum contagiosum. Busche-Lowenstein giant papillomatosis. Diagnosis and treatment of warts. Herpes virus: herpes simplex and varicella-zoster virus infections. Natural history, diagnosis and therapy. Post-herpetic neuralgia. Parvovirus B19: fifth disease, gloves and socks syndrome, exanthem subitum.
Infectious mononucleosis. Orf and milker's nodule. Epstein Barr virus. Other diseases of possible viral etiology: infant papular acrodermatitis, asymmetric periflexural exanthem of childhood. Pityriasis rosea.
Item 16: Mycoses.
Classification and diagnostic techniques for dermatomycoses. Nondermatophytic superficial mycoses (pityriasis versicolor) and dermatophytic mycoses (ringworm). Candidiasis. Clinical forms of candidiasis. Treatment of
cutaneous-mucosal mycoses. Concept of systemic mycosis.
Item 17: Principal genodermatoses.
Classification and clinical-pathological description of ichthyosis. Hereditary bullous diseases. Neurocutaneous syndromes. Cutaneous manifestations of pharcomatosis.
Item 18: Mycobacterium and sarcoidosis dermatoses.
Cutaneous tuberculosis: overview, classification, clinical forms, diagnosis and treatment. Most frequent cutaneous atypical mycobacteria. Sarcoidosis: clinical diagnostic and therapeutic aspects. Leprosy: concept, epidemiology,
pathogenesis. Immunity in leprosy. Bacteriological and histological diagnosis. Classification. Leprosy cutaneous and systemic clinic. Treatment and prognosis of different forms of leprosy.
Item 19: Bacterial dermatosis. Pyoderma.
Overview. Diagnosis and treatment of major staphylococcus and streptococcus infections: impetigo, ecthyma, scalded skin staphylococcal syndrome, pyogenic infections of the annexes, erysipelas, cellulitis, necrotising fasciitis, blistering distal dactylitis, perianal streptococcal dermatitis. Other microbial infections. Erysipeloid. Erythrasma, anthrax. Pseudomonas infections.
Topic 20: Sexually transmitted diseases:
Syphilis: concept, immunology. Diagnosis of syphilis. Definition and classification. Epidemiology. Diagnosis of early, late and congenital forms of syphilis. Differential diagnosis of chancroid. Mixed chancre. Treatment of
syphilis.Cutaneous manifestations in the course of infection by human immunodeficiency
virus, AIDS. Non-syphilitic sexually transmitted diseases (granuloma venereum, lymphogranuloma venereum). Balanitis, urethritis. Gonorrhoea: history and examination of patients with gonorrhoea. Identification of the gonococcus. Male and female gonorrhoea. Extra-genital manifestations of gonorrhoea. Treatment of gonorrhoea. Behçet syndrome. Reiter's syndrome. Case method, PBL and e-learning: In the seven case method sessions, PBL sessions, and through e-learning, the following dermatological aspects will also be covered. They will be included
in the final examination and for teaching reasons it is not specified in which session they will be studied.
Pruritus and urticaria. Urticaria as a manifestation of a range of aetiologies. Classification of different clinical forms. Examinations of patients with urticaria. Diagnosis, prognosis and treatment of immunological and non-immunological forms. Treatment. Physical urticaria, contact urticaria, aquagenic pruritus, adrenergic and cholinergic urticaria. Urticaria vasculitis. Urticaria vasculitis. Toxicodermias and erythema multiforme. Essential pruritus. Senile pruritus.
Lichen planus. Lichenoid reactions. Lichen planus: concept, etiology, dermatopathology, clinical symptoms, differential diagnosis of lichenoid eruptions. Evolution, prognosis and treatment of lichen planus. Differential diagnosis of lichen planus. Graft-versus-host disease. Vasculitis. Purpura. Panniculitis. Concept and classification of vasculitis. Leucocytoclastic vasculitis. Nonvasculitic purpura. Panniculitis. Dermatosis by external agents. Photodermatosis and Toxicoderma. Dermatosis due to external agents: physical and chemical. Pathomimia. Photodermatosis: different clinical frameworks, prevention and treatment. Toxicoderma: concept and clinical forms. Analysis of the most common substances involved in toxiderma. Development, prognosis and prophylaxis of
different clinical forms of toxiderma. Metabolic dermatosis. Cutaneous manifestations of endocrine metabolic processes. Cutaneous manifestations of diabetes mellitus. Cutaneous manifestations of dyslipidemia. Clinical and laboratory correlation of different xanthomatosis. Cutaneous manifestations of amyloidosis. Deficiency dermatitis: pellagra.
Porphyria.
Porphyria: pathogenesis and classification. Syndromes and cutaneous manifestations of porphyria. Porphyria cutanea tarda. Erythropoietic protoporphyria. Congenital erythropoietic porphyria. Hepatoerythropoietic porphyria. Valuation of etiological factors in the development of extracutaneous manifestations of porphyria. Treatment of porphyria. Differential diagnosis of porphyria. Cutaneous markers of internal malignancies Paraneoplastic syndromes. Figurate erythema. Cutaneous metastases. Paget's disease. Parasites and Zoonosis. Cutaneous leshmaniosis. Epidemiology, clinical and therapeutic factors. Cutaneous lesions caused by arthropods. Most common wounds caused by insects. Clinical and therapeutic aspects of pediculosis. Clinical and therapeutic aspects of scabies. Cutaneous pathology of immigration.
Finally, the three laboratory sessions will cover:
1. Specific therapeutic dermatology: photodynamic therapy, EFG,
cryotherapy, peels, fillers and Botox. Lasers: Different devices, wave
lengths and systems.
2. Use of dermoscopy: pigmented lesions. Detection of parasites: scabies
lice.
3. Shave and punch biopsies. Dermatological treatment. Prescribed
compound medications. The feeling of touch: creams, ointments, pastes,
gels and lotions.
Teaching and learning activities
In person
IT IS NOT MANDATORY TO ASSIST TO LESSONS nor CASE METHODS
Lecture
L: In lectures a teacher transmits knowledge in a classroom to all of the students on the course. However, the format allows the use of small group activities within the classroom and strategies to encourage active student participation.
Case Method
CM: The case method is the process of solving clinical cases relevant to the field. These are group activities that are resolved with the active participation of the teacher, after deliberation by the students. Problem-Based Learning (PBL) The problem-based learning study plans are progressive teaching models, which do not only try to teach the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary for the exercise of medicine, but also to guide the entire learning system so that students acquire the ability to solve specific problems as they occur in practice, and learn for themselves how to find the necessary information. Thus it becomes an ongoing self-learning process, both for basic and clinical sciences. Groups of six to ten students will work on a case study, and the results will be presented at the end of the course in the form of an oral presentation and in writing in dissertation form.
Skills Laboratory
SL: The skills laboratory divides students into small groups, in which they can develop basic communication and physical examination skills using mannequins, robots and simulated and real patients. It is also an opportunity for a more practical understanding of additional examinations and/or therapeutic measures.
The three skills laboratory sessions will include:
1. Use of dermoscopy.
2. Shave and punch biopsies. Specific prescribed medications.
3. Specific therapeutic dermatology: photodynamic therapy, EFG, cryotherapy, peels, fillers and Botox. Lasers: different devices, wave lengths and systems:
Virtual Learning
VL: This type of learning is undertaken by the student through the simulation of cases and professional situations in a virtual campus. It also includes reading and study materials specifically designed for this purpose. The activities are planned and supervised by a teacher.
The assistance to SL is mandatory
Evaluation systems and criteria
In person
EVALUATION SYSTEM
Evaluation
Content
All the objectives specified in this guide.
Evaluation criteria
Knowledge of basic theoretical concepts and the student's ability to correctly
perform the workup and differential diagnosis of the clinical cases presented will be
evaluated.
The ability to correctly describe clinical images (dermatological language) and
communication skills with other doctors will be particularly valued.
Procedures:
First midterm examination (first 15 days of the course): dermatological
language, elementary lesions. 10 case studies to describe and guide (10% of final
grade).
Midterm examination (approximately halfway through the course): 10 case
studies (10% of final grade).
Short presentation: Will be submitted in the form of dissertation and presented orally in
class (10% of final grade). In order to sit the examination, submission of a written
short presentation project is compulsory.
Final examination:
Theoretical examination (2 problem clinical records) and 50 multiple choice
questions (MIR, Spanish medical resident, format).
Practical examination: diagnostic approach to 20 case studies using slides.
Grading Criteria:
The midterm examinations assess the student’s capacity for description and
reasoning will be assessed. Students who do not pass the two midterm
examinations cannot sit the final examination.
1. The two case studies will be marked from 0 to 5 points (total: 10 points).
2. 50 multiple-choice questions, with only one correct answer. For each incorrect
answer 0.33 points will be subtracted (50 points).
3. Diagnostic approach to 20 clinical cases using slides (10 points).
4. Total score: 70 points.
5. The remaining 30 points to make up 100 are obtained from the two midterm
exams and the short presentation score.
Students who do not pass the FINAL EXAMEN WILL NOT PASS DERMATOLOGY
The practical test will not in any case make up for failure to obtain the minimum
grade needed to pass the theory section.
The course coordinator reserves the right to add or subtract 5% to or from the
final mark, based on the student’s attitude/participation during lectures and
laboratory sessions. Also the perusall edpuzzle and dermatrivial will be considered!
If a resit is required, the mark from the midterm examinations and PBL dissertation
will be retained.
Bibliography and resources
No notes for the subject are provided. Notes submitted by students will not be validated. Specific reading We recommend to use the following book:
Grimalt R. et al. Aula Medica 2017 Apuntes de Dermatologia.
http://www.libreriasaulamedica.com/Apuntes-De-Dermatologia_9788478856206_277075
MACKIE, R. Clinical Dermatology. 5th ed. Oxford University Press, 2003
GAWKRODGER, D. J. Dermatology: An Illustrated Colour Text. 4th ed. Churchill
Livingstone, 2008
BUXTON, P. K. ABC of Dermatology. 5th ed. BMJ Publishing Group, 2009
ARNOLD, H. l.; ODOM, James W. D. Andrews. Tratado Dermatología. Barcelona:
Masson/Salvat, 1993
FERRÁNDIZ, C. Dermatología Clínica. Madrid: Mosby/Doyma, 2002
FITZPATRICK, T. B.; JOHNSON, R. A, WOLFF, K. Atlas en color y sinopsis de
dermatología clínica. Madrid: McGraw-Hill / Interamericana de España, 2001
MASCARÓ, J.M. Claves para el diagnóstico clínico en Dermatología. Barcelona:
Ediciones Doyma, 1992
PEYRÍ, J.; BORDAS, X.; VIVES, P. Licenciatura clínica: dermatología. Barcelona: Salvat
Editores, 1988
Other recommended reference books are:
ARMIJO, M.; CAMACHO, F. Tratado de Dermatología. Vol. 1. Madrid: Biblioteca Aula
Médica, 1998
BRAUN-FALCO, O.; PLEWIG, G.; WOLFF, H. H.; WINKELMANN, R. K. Dermatología. Berlín:
Ed. Springer-Velag, 1991
Rook/Wilkinson/Ebling. Textbook of Dermatology. Editors: Champion, R. H.;
Bruton, J. L.; Burns, D. A.; Breathnach, S. M. Oxford: Blackwell Science, 1998
Fitzpatrick’ s. Dermatology in General Medicine. 5a ed. Editors: Freedberg, I. M.;
Eisen, A.Z.; Wolff, K.; Frank Austen, K.; Goldsmith, L. A.; Katz, S.I., Fitzpatrick, T.
B. McGraw-Hill, 1999
HARPER, J.; ORANJE, A.; PROSE, N. Textbook of Pediatric Dermatology. Oxford:
Blackwell Science, 2000
Students can also access many interactive resources for research and learning in
the speciality on the internet, such as:
Spanish Academy of Dermatology and Venereology website (www.aedv.es) you can
access its different working groups, such as the Spanish Group of Paediatric
Dermatology, which now allows interactive consultation of clinical cases.
European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology (www.eadv.org) or those
concerning paediatric dermatology (www.espd.org), the American Academy of
Dermatology and Venereology (www.aad.org), or the Internet Dermatology Society
(http://telemedicine.org), the list of international dermatology
(www.dermlist.com), the Dermatology Online Journal
(http://dermatology.cdlib.org/) and atlases of dermatology: www.dermis.net
www.dermatlas.com, which are very useful for storing medical images, as is
www.atlasdermatologico.com.br .