Study Programmes 2015-2016
DERM2027-2  
University theory courses
  • Physiology and physiopathology of skin and appendices, 2nd year
  • Pathology and therapeutics of the skin troubles, 2nd year
  • Introduction to pharmacodermatology, 2nd year
  • Interpretation principles of cutaneous microscopy by epiluminescence of the trichogramme and biopsy of surface, 2nd year
Duration :
Physiology and physiopathology of skin and appendices, 2nd year : 40h Th
Pathology and therapeutics of the skin troubles, 2nd year : 40h Th
Introduction to pharmacodermatology, 2nd year : 10h Th
Interpretation principles of cutaneous microscopy by epiluminescence of the trichogramme and biopsy of surface, 2nd year : 15h Th
Number of credits :
Specialised master in dermato-venerology4
Lecturer :
Physiology and physiopathology of skin and appendices, 2nd year : Collégialité
Pathology and therapeutics of the skin troubles, 2nd year :
Introduction to pharmacodermatology, 2nd year :
Interpretation principles of cutaneous microscopy by epiluminescence of the trichogramme and biopsy of surface, 2nd year : Collégialité
Coordinator :
Arjen  Nikkels
Language(s) of instruction :
French language
Units courses prerequisite and corequisite :
Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program
Course contents :
Interpretation principles of cutaneous microscopy by epiluminescence of the trichogramme and biopsy of surface, 2nd year
This course reports on three non-invasive methods, useful in dermatological practice, representing some aid support for clinical diagnosis.
1)   Skin surface biopsy :


  • Methods for collecting stratum corneum
  • Interest for diagnosis in cutaneous diseases
  • Interest in experimental dermatology
2)   Trichogram :


  • Normal and pathologic hair cycle
  • Evaluation methods for alopecia
3)   Dermoscopy :


  • General dermoscopic criterias
  • Differential diagnosis between pigmented melanocytic and non melanocytic lesions
  • Differential diagnosis between benign melanocytic lesions and melanoma.
Learning outcomes of the course :
Interpretation principles of cutaneous microscopy by epiluminescence of the trichogramme and biopsy of surface, 2nd year
To be able to use dermoscopy and interpret results of trichogram and skin surface biopsy
Prerequisite knowledge and skills :
Interpretation principles of cutaneous microscopy by epiluminescence of the trichogramme and biopsy of surface, 2nd year
General knowledge of skin physiopathology, and histology of epidermal and melanocytic neoplasms.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods :
Interpretation principles of cutaneous microscopy by epiluminescence of the trichogramme and biopsy of surface, 2nd year
Staff meetings and clinical practice
Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :
Interpretation principles of cutaneous microscopy by epiluminescence of the trichogramme and biopsy of surface, 2nd year
Face to face
Recommended or required readings :
Interpretation principles of cutaneous microscopy by epiluminescence of the trichogramme and biopsy of surface, 2nd year
Review articles and notes for dermoscopy; many personal publications in international literature for trichogram and skin surface biopsy.
Assessment methods and criteria :
Interpretation principles of cutaneous microscopy by epiluminescence of the trichogramme and biopsy of surface, 2nd year
Practical evaluation
Work placement(s) :
Interpretation principles of cutaneous microscopy by epiluminescence of the trichogramme and biopsy of surface, 2nd year
Stage : no
Organizational remarks :
Interpretation principles of cutaneous microscopy by epiluminescence of the trichogramme and biopsy of surface, 2nd year
To be defined
Contacts :
Interpretation principles of cutaneous microscopy by epiluminescence of the trichogramme and biopsy of surface, 2nd year
claudine.franchimont@ulg.ac.be