Dermocosmetics in Pharmacy

Study Course Description

Course Description Statuss:Approved

Course Description Version:9.00

Study Course Accepted:07.07.2023 08:47:42

Study Course Information
Course Code:		ZFTK_045		LQF level:		Level 7
Credit Points:		2.00		ECTS:		3.00
Branch of Science:		Basic Sciences of Medicine, including Pharmacy; Social Pharmacy		Target Audience:		Medicine; Communication Science; Pharmacy
Study Course Supervisor
Course Supervisor:		Ludmila Baranova
Study Course Implementer
Structural Unit:		Department of Applied Pharmacy
The Head of Structural Unit:
Contacts:		Riga, 16 Dzirciema Street, zftkrsu[pnkts]lv, +371 67061547
Study Course Planning
Full-Time - Semester No.1
Lectures (count)		8	Lecture Length (academic hours)		2	Total Contact Hours of Lectures		16
Classes (count)		8	Class Length (academic hours)		2	Total Contact Hours of Classes		16
Total Contact Hours								32
Part-Time - Semester No.1
Lectures (count)		8	Lecture Length (academic hours)		2	Total Contact Hours of Lectures		16
Classes (count)		8	Class Length (academic hours)		2	Total Contact Hours of Classes		16
Total Contact Hours								32
Study course description
Preliminary Knowledge:
Skin anatomy. Chemistry and cosmetics. Pharmacy care.
Objective:
To acquire knowledge about the significance of dermocosmetics in the care of healthy and pathologically altered body skin, scalp and hair. To determine opportunities of dermocosmetic usage in therapeutic regimen in condition of skin diseases. To define indications for dermocosmetics usage according to skin clinical conditions and consumer preferences.
Topic Layout (Full-Time)
No.	Topic			Type of Implementation		Number	Venue
1	Concept – cosmetics, dermocosmetics, drugs. Cosmetics classification, definition, its functional significance. Quality and safety requirements for dermocosmetic products. European legislation, distribution arrangements. Stairs to successful sales. Skin, skin types and conditions. Hair.			Lectures		1.00	laboratory
				Classes		1.00	laboratory
2	Most important and commonly used ingredients, formulas in dermocosmetics. Definition about local products textures – fluid, emulsion, cream, balm, ointment, serum.			Lectures		1.00	laboratory
				Classes		1.00	laboratory
3	Sensitive skin manifestations and the basic principles of care. Skin health examination methods and their application.			Lectures		1.00	laboratory
				Classes		1.00	study trip
4	Check up of head skin and hair condition. Hair, overview of the most common hair problems.			Lectures		1.00	laboratory
				Classes		1.00	laboratory
5	Dry skin, the basic principles of its care. The role of dermocosmetics in facilitating the treatment process of dermatological patients; importance of pharmaceutical care (atopic dermatitis, psoriasis).			Lectures		1.00	laboratory
				Classes		1.00	laboratory
6	Oily skin, its basic principles. The role of dermocosmetics in facilitating the dermatological patient treatment process; pharmaceutical care (acne, seborrheic dermatitis).			Lectures		1.00	laboratory
				Classes		1.00	laboratory
7	Effect of UV radiation on skin health. Hyperpigmentation. Sun filters. Skin aging. Basic principles of anti-aging dermocosmetics.			Lectures		1.00	laboratory
				Classes		1.00	laboratory
8	Skin care at home with properly selected dermocosmetics. Masking skin imperfections with the help of decorative dermocosmetics.			Lectures		1.00	study trip
				Classes		1.00	study trip
Topic Layout (Part-Time)
No.	Topic			Type of Implementation		Number	Venue
1	Concept – cosmetics, dermocosmetics, drugs. Cosmetics classification, definition, its functional significance. Quality and safety requirements for dermocosmetic products. European legislation, distribution arrangements. Stairs to successful sales. Skin, skin types and conditions. Hair.			Lectures		1.00	laboratory
				Classes		1.00	laboratory
2	Most important and commonly used ingredients, formulas in dermocosmetics. Definition about local products textures – fluid, emulsion, cream, balm, ointment, serum.			Lectures		1.00	laboratory
				Classes		1.00	laboratory
3	Sensitive skin manifestations and the basic principles of care. Skin health examination methods and their application.			Lectures		1.00	laboratory
				Classes		1.00	study trip
4	Check up of head skin and hair condition. Hair, overview of the most common hair problems.			Lectures		1.00	laboratory
				Classes		1.00	laboratory
5	Dry skin, the basic principles of its care. The role of dermocosmetics in facilitating the treatment process of dermatological patients; importance of pharmaceutical care (atopic dermatitis, psoriasis).			Lectures		1.00	laboratory
				Classes		1.00	laboratory
6	Oily skin, its basic principles. The role of dermocosmetics in facilitating the dermatological patient treatment process; pharmaceutical care (acne, seborrheic dermatitis).			Lectures		1.00	laboratory
				Classes		1.00	laboratory
7	Effect of UV radiation on skin health. Hyperpigmentation. Sun filters. Skin aging. Basic principles of anti-aging dermocosmetics.			Lectures		1.00	laboratory
				Classes		1.00	laboratory
8	Skin care at home with properly selected dermocosmetics. Masking skin imperfections with the help of decorative dermocosmetics.			Lectures		1.00	study trip
				Classes		1.00	study trip
Assessment
Unaided Work:
Work with the acquisition of appropriate materials offered in e-studies (lectures, video collections), gathering information; preparation for tests and exam according to the program indicated in e-studies; preparation of a report according to the topic, using literature data, available information. Each student's contribution to the improvement of the study process is the provision of meaningful feedback on the study course by completing an evaluation questionnaire. I invite you to give a constructive opinion on what you think has been successful, as well as to formulate proposals for improvement. Please note that the questionnaires are anonymous and the data can be reviewed by the lecturer only in aggregated form.
Assessment Criteria:
Cumulative assessment. 50% of the final assessment of the study course is formed on the basis of the results of the intermediate examinations in the study course acquisition process: control tests, situations in the pharmacy – examination of the acquired theoretical and practical knowledge. Timely submitted, qualitatively completed and presented independent work. Visit. Active participation in practical classes. The proportion in the exam is 50% of the final assessment of the study course. In the exam (Written) the acquired knowledge is tested – examination of the acquired theoretical and practical knowledge, in which the understanding of the study material is demonstrated, the ability to apply and use the knowledge in different situations, working in a pharmacy and advising visitors
Final Examination (Full-Time):		Exam (Written)
Final Examination (Part-Time):		Exam (Written)
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge:		On successful course completion students will be able to: • Orientate in the terminology of cosmetics, dermocosmetics, medications, to define the difference. • Orientate in the groups of dermocosmetic products related to specific indications of usage. • Analyse dermocosmetic basic formulas, ingredients, their significance. • Determine individual purpose of dermocosmetic use in real clinical cases.
Skills:		On successful completion of the course students will be able to: • Define a skin type and its condition. • Understand main indications for dermocosmetics use. • Analyse the benefits of a particular situation with an appropriately chosen dermocosmetic product.
Competencies:		Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to provide advice on the skin type, its combination of conditions, as well as help in finding the right dermocosmetic product, taking into account the characteristics of the clinical picture and the requirements of individual needs.
Bibliography
No.	Reference
Required Reading
1	Mikažāns I., Hartmane I., Dērveniece A., Kolontaja I., Rozniece K. 2004. Novel immunologic aspects in pathogenesis of atopic dermatitis. – Proceedings of the Latvian Academy of Sciences, vol. 58, number 3 / 4, 2004; 91–98. (akceptējams izdevums)
2	Vīksna, L. (Ed.), Sidhoma, E. (Ed.), Bantauska, D. (Ed.), Upeniece, I., Apine, A., et.al. 2021. Dermatoloģijas pamati. Medicīnas apgāds. 295 lpp .Published - Sep 2021
3	Mikažāns, I., Hartmane, I., un Sidhoma, E. 2021. Ādas slimību lokālā terapija: lietošanas vadlīnijas. Rīga: RSU, 27 lpp.
4	Trinidad Montero-Vilchez, María-Victoria Segura-Fernández-Nogueras, et.al. 2021. Skin Barrier Function in Psoriasis and Atopic Dermatitis: Transepidermal Water Loss and Temperature as Useful Tools to Assess Disease Severity. J Clin Med. 2021 Jan; 10(2): 359. Published online 2021 Jan 19.
5	Micali G., Verzì A.E., Giuffrida G., et.al. 2020. Inverse Psoriasis: From Diagnosis to Current Treatment Options. Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology. 2019, 12:953-959. Published Date: 3 January 2020
6	Blume-Peytavi U., Bagot M., Tennstedt D., et al. 2019. Dermatology today and tomorrow: from symptom control to targeted therapy. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol. 2019 Jan; 33 Suppl 1:3-36.
7	Ribet V., Mielewczyk E., Sirvent A., et.al. Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology 2018: A novel dermo-cosmetic product containing thermal spring water, sucralfate, copper sulfate, and zinc sulfate in the management of hand eczema. 11 373-381. Published Date: 16 July 2018
8	Misery L., Saint Aroman M., Zkik A., et al. 2017. Chronic Pain in Patients with Skin Disorders. Acta Derm Venereol. 2017 Aug 31;97(8):986-988.
9	B Dreno 1, E Araviiskaia, E Berardesca, T Bieber, J Hawk, M Sanchez-Viera, P Wolkenstein. 2014. The science of dermocosmetics and its role in dermatology. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol . 2014 Nov;28(11):1409-17. doi: 10.1111/jdv.12497. Epub 2014 Mar 31.
10	Fitzpatrick’s Dermatology in general medicine. Volumes 1,2. Publish Year: 2012. (akceptējams izdevums)
11	Ančupāne I., Hartmane I., Mikažāns I., 2005. Kolontaja I. Atopiskais dermatīts. Metodiskie ieteikumi. – LU akadēmiskais apgāds. 30 lpp. (akceptējams izdevums)
12	Ārvalstu studentiem/For international students
13	Trinidad Montero-Vilchez, María-Victoria Segura-Fernández-Nogueras, et.al. 2021. Skin Barrier Function in Psoriasis and Atopic Dermatitis: Transepidermal Water Loss and Temperature as Useful Tools to Assess Disease Severity. J Clin Med. 2021 Jan; 10(2): 359. Published online 2021 Jan 19.
14	Micali G., Verzì A.E., Giuffrida G., et.al. 2020. Inverse Psoriasis: From Diagnosis to Current Treatment Options. Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology. 2019, 12:953-959. Published Date: 3 January 2020
15	Blume-Peytavi U., Bagot M., Tennstedt D., et al. 2019. Dermatology today and tomorrow: from symptom control to targeted therapy. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol. 2019 Jan; 33 Suppl 1:3-36.
16	Ribet V., Mielewczyk E., Sirvent A., et.al. Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology 2018: A novel dermo-cosmetic product containing thermal spring water, sucralfate, copper sulfate, and zinc sulfate in the management of hand eczema. 11 373-381. Published Date: 16 July 2018
Additional Reading
1	Biksone G., Behmanis A.. 2016. Solis pa solim pacienta konsultēšanā. Aptiekas un Partneri. 544 lpp.
Other Information Sources
1	Likumdošanas normatīvie akti (likumi un Ministru kabineta noteikumi);
2	Latvijas farmaceitu ētikas kodekss. 09.11.2013.
3	http://www.zva.gov.lv
4	www.farmaceitubiedriba.lv
5	http://farmacija-mic.lv