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| COSM0002-1 | Undesirable effects of various types of cosmetics
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| Duration : | 10h Th |
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| Number of credits : |
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| Lecturer : | Claudine Franchimont |
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Language(s) of instruction :
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| French language |
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Organisation and examination :
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| Teaching in the first semester, review in January |
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Course contents :
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| The course addresses the different cutaneous adverse effects, possibly induced by using cosmetics. Clinical aspects and physiopathogenic mechanisms are described. The most frequently involved molecules and cosmetic products are detailed, as well as a series of tests susceptible to demonstrate the implication of any causative agent in cutaneous reactions.
Table of content:
- Introduction, prevalence of cutaneous adverse effects induced by cosmetics
- Skin irritation
- Contact allergic dermatitis
- Phototoxicity and photoallergy
- Contact urticaria
- Test methods
- Cutaneous adverse effects induced by :
Surfactants
Conservative agents
Fragrances
Sunscreens
Skin-whitening agents
Hair cosmetics
Nail cosmetics
Decorative products |
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Learning outcomes of the course :
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| To be able to recognize cosmetic ingredients with a risk for cutaneous adverse effect. |
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Prerequisites and co-requisites/ Recommended optional programme components :
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| Notions of cutaneous physiology and histology. |
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Planned learning activities and teaching methods :
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| Theoretical course with active participation by the students. |
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Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :
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| Face to face. |
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Recommended or required readings :
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| Recent publications in the literature, including personnal publications (some publications in English); powerpoint available. |
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Assessment methods and criteria :
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| Written exam, multiple choice questionnaire. |
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Work placement(s) :
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| No training period. |
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Organizational remarks :
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| To be defined. |
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Contacts :
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| claudine.franchimont@ulg.ac.be |
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