Course: Dermal Pharmacology and Immunology

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Course title Dermal Pharmacology and Immunology
Course code TUTTTK/TP9DF
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Seminary
Level of course Master
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 3
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Vašutová Kateřina, PharmDr.
Course content
1. Morphological and physiological differences of human skin in some localities of the body. 2. Basal biological and physiological functions of the skin, their importance for the choice of appropriate external treatment and the use of cosmetics. 3. Basic active ingredients and excipients of external drugs and cosmetics. Mechanisms of resorption of active ingredients. 4. External drugs and cosmetics liquid, powder, liquid powders, pastes. 5. External drugs and cosmetics: ointments, emulsions (creams), foam sprays, gels. 6. The right ways to apply external therapy. Transdermal drug delivery. Problems of liposomes. 7. Specifics of external therapy and use of cosmetics in the face, neck, hairy part of the head and in landscapes of wet sparrows. 8. The issue of influencing excessive sweating and increased sensitivity and irritability of human skin. Washing and cleansing healthy and diseased skin. 9. Principles of skin care after corrective dermatological procedures, burns, frostbite, exposure to chemicals and radiation. 10. Current issues of photoprotection. Possibilities of physical therapy of skin diseases. 11. Basic concepts of immunology (antigens, antibodies, receptors, histocompatibility complex, adhesion molecules, cellular and humoral immunity, regulation of immunity). 12. Allergies, atopy, anaphylaxis, allergic diseases. 13. Problems of autoimmunity, causes of autoimmune diseases and possibilities of their treatment. 14. Problems of primary and secondary immunodeficiency, treatment options.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Lecturing, Monologic (Exposition, lecture, briefing)
  • Preparation for course credit - 25 hours per semester
  • Home preparation for classes - 23 hours per semester
  • Participation in classes - 42 hours per semester
prerequisite
Knowledge
Expertise in the chemistry of dermal pharmacology and immunology.
Expertise in the chemistry of dermal pharmacology and immunology.
learning outcomes
Describe the basic concepts of general pharmacology.
Describe the basic concepts of general pharmacology.
Define specific dosage forms for topical use.
Define specific dosage forms for topical use.
Orientation in the drugs used in the treatment of the most common skin diseases.
Orientation in the drugs used in the treatment of the most common skin diseases.
Orient yourself in basic immunological concepts.
Orient yourself in basic immunological concepts.
Know the most common autoimmune diseases with manifestations on the skin, including pharmacotherapy.
Know the most common autoimmune diseases with manifestations on the skin, including pharmacotherapy.
Skills
Choose the appropriate dosage form for topical use.
Choose the appropriate dosage form for topical use.
Suggest regimen measures for specific manifestations on the skin.
Suggest regimen measures for specific manifestations on the skin.
Choose the right way to apply the medicine to the skin.
Choose the right way to apply the medicine to the skin.
Classify drugs in specific pharmacological groups.
Classify drugs in specific pharmacological groups.
Describe the effects of selected drugs used in dermatology and allergology.
Describe the effects of selected drugs used in dermatology and allergology.
teaching methods
Knowledge
Lecturing
Monologic (Exposition, lecture, briefing)
Monologic (Exposition, lecture, briefing)
Lecturing
Analysis of a presentation
Analysis of a presentation
Dialogic (Discussion, conversation, brainstorming)
Dialogic (Discussion, conversation, brainstorming)
Skills
Dialogic (Discussion, conversation, brainstorming)
Dialogic (Discussion, conversation, brainstorming)
Practice exercises
Practice exercises
Analysis of a presentation
Analysis of a presentation
Simple experiments
Simple experiments
Demonstration
Demonstration
assessment methods
Knowledge
Grade (Using a grade system)
Grade (Using a grade system)
Written examination
Written examination
Recommended literature
  • Český lékopis (č. l/2017), Pharmacophoea Bohemica MMXVII.. Praha: Grada, 2017. ISBN 859-404-924-045-6.
  • ABBAS, A., LICHTMAN, A.H.H., PILLAI, S. Basic Immunology, Functions and Disorders of the Immune System. Elsevier - Health Sciences Division, 2016. ISBN 032339082X.
  • BARAN, R.L., MAIBACH, H.I. Textbook of Cosmetic Dermatology. 5th Ed. Boca Raton: CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group, 2017. ISBN 978-1-4822-5734-2.
  • BAUMAN, L. Cosmetic Dermatology Principles and Practice, 2nd ed.. US: The McGraw-Hill Companies, 2009. ISBN 978-0-07-149062-7.
  • BUČEK, M. Dermální farmakologie a imunologie.. Zlín: UTB, 2015.
  • EVERDINGEN, J.E. Springen Pocket Dictionary Dermatology.. Houten: Springer Media, 2009.
  • Fučíková, T. Imunologie. Praha, Galén, 2002. ISBN 80-7262-138-6.
  • HYNIE, S. Farmakologie v kostce.. Praha: Triton, 2011. ISBN 80-7254-181-1.
  • VIKTORINOVÁ, M., BIENOVÁ, M. Přehled dermatologických extern z hlediska obsahu potenciálních kontaktních alergenů.. Olomouc, 1999.
  • Záhejský, J. Zevní dermatologická terapie a kosmetika. Praha, Grada Publishing, 2006. ISBN 80-247-1551-1.


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