Dermatology: Trip to skin

  • 4.3
Approx. 6 hours to complete

Course Summary

This course provides an overview of dermatology and skin health, covering topics such as common skin conditions, skin cancer, and cosmetic dermatology procedures.

Key Learning Points

  • Learn about skin anatomy and physiology
  • Understand the diagnosis and treatment of common skin conditions
  • Explore the various types of skin cancer and their treatments
  • Discover cosmetic dermatology procedures
  • Gain insight into patient communication and ethical considerations

Related Topics for further study


Learning Outcomes

  • Identify common skin conditions and their treatments
  • Understand the diagnosis and treatment of skin cancer
  • Gain knowledge of cosmetic dermatology procedures

Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course

  • A basic understanding of anatomy and physiology
  • Familiarity with medical terminology

Course Difficulty Level

Intermediate

Course Format

  • Self-paced
  • Online
  • Video lectures
  • Quizzes

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Notable People in This Field

  • Dr. Sandra Lee
  • Dr. Davin Lim

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Description

We invite you to the amazing trip to the skin.

Outline

  • Trip to skin: its structure and functions
  • What is this course about? Features and goals of our trip
  • The largest human organ
  • Epidermis
  • Dermis
  • Hair
  • Nails
  • Sweat glands
  • Sebaceous glands
  • Ultrasonography of the skin. What can a dermatologist see?
  • How does the skin interact with the environment?
  • Solar radiation
  • Ionizing radiation
  • Cold temperature
  • Plants
  • Water
  • Air humidity
  • Skin care. Moisturizing and sun protection
  • Assessment of moisture and pigment in the skin
  • Skin in different ages
  • Infant skin
  • Children skin. UV radiation and nevi
  • Teenage skin. Tan and tattoo
  • Skin changes during pregnancy
  • Adult skin. Sensitive skin and other specific problems
  • Skin aging
  • Skin care. Acne and skin aging
  • Dermatoscopy. Practical examination of nevi
  • Inflammatory skin diseases
  • Psoriasis
  • Atopic dermatitis
  • Seborrheic dermatitis
  • Eczema
  • Acne
  • Vitiligo
  • Ultrasonography of the skin with atopic dermatitis
  • Infections and skin
  • Bacterial infections
  • Viral infections
  • Fungal infections
  • Scabies
  • Insect bites
  • Cutaneous larva migrans
  • Syphilis, tuberculosis and leprosy
  • Diagnosis of onychomycosis
  • What's next?
  • Trip with skin

Summary of User Reviews

Learn Dermatology from top-rated instructors. This course is highly recommended by users with positive feedback. Many users found the course to be informative and engaging. However, some users found the course to be too basic and lacking in depth.

Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course

Informative and engaging

Pros from User Reviews

  • Top-rated instructors
  • Highly recommended by users
  • Interactive and engaging content
  • In-depth coverage of various skin diseases
  • Useful for medical professionals and students

Cons from User Reviews

  • Some users found the course to be too basic
  • Lacking in depth in certain areas
  • Not suitable for non-medical professionals
  • Limited practical application
  • May require additional resources for a comprehensive understanding
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Approx. 6 hours to complete
Irina Sergeeva
Novosibirsk State University
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Irina Sergeeva

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