| CODE | 94962 |
|---|---|
| ACADEMIC YEAR | 2018/2019 |
| CREDITS | 4 credits during the 4th year of 8452 Pharmacy (LM-13) GENOVA |
| SCIENTIFIC DISCIPLINARY SECTOR | BIO/09 |
| LANGUAGE | Italian |
| TEACHING LOCATION | GENOVA (Pharmacy) |
| SEMESTER | 1° Semester |
| MODULES | This unit is a module of: |
| TEACHING MATERIALS | AULAWEB |
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.
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.
Class lessons and and teaching materials on the University’s AulaWeb platform.
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.
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.
Office hours: Appointment made by mail: burlando@difar.unige.it
ELEONORA RUSSO (President)
BRUNO TASSO (President)
Class lessons and and teaching materials on the University’s AulaWeb platform.
All class schedules are posted on the EasyAcademy portal.
Oral exam
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.