CODE 94962 ACADEMIC YEAR 2018/2019 CREDITS 4 cfu anno 4 FARMACIA 8452 (LM-13) - GENOVA 4 cfu anno 5 FARMACIA 8452 (LM-13) - GENOVA SCIENTIFIC DISCIPLINARY SECTOR BIO/09 LANGUAGE Italian TEACHING LOCATION GENOVA SEMESTER 1° Semester MODULES Questo insegnamento è un modulo di: OPTIONAL SUBJECTS TEACHING MATERIALS AULAWEB OVERVIEW The course Skin Physiology concerns physiological mechanisms of skin tissues and cells, epidermis, dermis and hypodermis. The course also deals with techniques and substances commonly used for the maintenanca of skin omeostasis, the correction of its dysfunctions, and problems linked to skin ageing. AIMS AND CONTENT LEARNING OUTCOMES The course is aimed at providing basic knowledge about the physiological mechanisms governing skin processes, and the techniques for the maintenance of skin homeostasis, correction of dysfunctions, and problems linked to the ageing of skin tissues. TEACHING METHODS Class lessons and and teaching materials on the University’s AulaWeb platform. SYLLABUS/CONTENT Epidermis, dermis and cutaneous annexes, hair and baldness, dermal glands, melanogenesis, skin functions, skin nerve system, skin diseases, natural substances used in skin care, wound healing, screening of active principles used in skin care and disease. RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY Bovero A. 2011. Dermocosmetologia. Tecniche Nuove, Milano. Burlando B. et al. 2010. Herbal Principles in Cosmetics. CRC Press, Taylor&Francis Group, Boca Raton, FL. Teaching materials on the University’s AulaWeb platform. TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD BRUNO PIETRO BURLANDO Ricevimento: Appointment made by mail: burlando@difar.unige.it Exam Board ELEONORA RUSSO (President) BRUNO TASSO (President) LESSONS Class schedule The timetable for this course is available here: Portale EasyAcademy EXAMS EXAM DESCRIPTION Oral exam ASSESSMENT METHODS Assessment through oral examination of the student’s ability of using the acquired knowledge to analyze and respond to questions, and illustrate the topics of the syllabus.
