Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Dermocosmetics in Pharmacy
Course Code
LFK_037
Branch of Science
Basic medicine; Social Pharmacy
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Communication Science; Medicine; Pharmacy
LQF
Level 7
Study Type And Form
Full-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Ludmila Baranova
Structure Unit Manager
Baiba Mauriņa
Structural Unit
Department of Applied Pharmacy
Contacts
Riga, 16 Dzirciema Street, zftk@rsu.lv, +371 67061547
About Study Course
Objective
Acquire knowledge of the role of dermocosmetics in the care of a healthy and abnormally altered face, body, scalp and hair. Understand and acquire knowledge of the role of dermocosmetics and their use in the treatment of skin problems. Understand dermocosmetic product indications based on clinical picture and consumer preferences.
Preliminary Knowledge
Skin anatomy. Chemistry and cosmetics. Pharmacy care.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.As a result of successful study course acquisition, students will be able to: Navigate the terminology of cosmetics, dermocosmetics, understand the difference.
2.As a result of successful study course acquisition, students will be able to: Target groups of different dermocosmetics in relation to specific indications of use.
3.As a result of successful study course acquisition, students will be able to: Analyse the basic ingredients of dermocosmetics, understand their meaning.
4.As a result of successful study course acquisition, students will be able to: To assess the usefulness of dermocosmetic products on an individual basis, in specific cases.
Skills
1.As a result of successful study course acquisition, students will be able to: Assess the skin type, its condition.
2.As a result of successful study course acquisition, students will be able to: Recognise the main indications for the use of certain dermocosmetic products.
3.As a result of successful study course acquisition, students will be able to: Analyse the benefits of a particular situation from a properly applied dermo-cosmetic product.
Competences
1.As a result of the successful completion of the study course, students will be able to provide advice on the type of human skin, combinations of its conditions, as well as help to trace the correct dermocosmetic product, taking into account the characteristics of the clinical scene and the requirements of the visitor.
Assessment
Individual work
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Grade
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1.
Individual work |
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10 points
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Total hours: 3 ECTS (80 hours) for theory – 16, practical -16; For independent work - 45 work with the acquisition of relevant materials offered in e-studies (lectures, video lectures), compilation of information; preparing for test work after the programme specified in e-studies and the situation at the pharmacy; preparation of a report according to the subject, using literature data, available information. |
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Examination
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% from total grade
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Test |
30.00% from total grade
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10 points
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Knowledge test tests, provided at the start of the lesson. Total tests 6 |
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Practical cases (situations in the pharmacy). |
30.00% from total grade
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10 points
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Delivered and presented during the lesson. Total Item 2 |
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3.
The ref. Presentation. |
40.00% from total grade
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10 points
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Solo work. Preparation of a report according to the subject, using literature data, available information. Presentation |
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Lecture
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Modality
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Concept – cosmetics, Dermocosmetics, medicines.
Skin, skin types and conditions. Hair.
Description
Classification, definition, functional importance of cosmetics. Requirements for the quality and safety of dermocosmetic products. European legislation, distribution arrangements. The ladder to a successful sale. Skin, skin types and conditions. Hair. |
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Class/Seminar
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Concept – cosmetics, Dermocosmetics, medicines.
Skin, skin types and conditions. Hair.
Description
Classification, definition, functional importance of cosmetics. Requirements for the quality and safety of dermocosmetic products. European legislation, distribution arrangements. The ladder to a successful sale. Skin, skin types and conditions. Hair. |
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Essential and common ingredients for dermocosmetics, formulas, their meaning.
Description
Basic composition of local pharmaceutical forms. Principles of topical therapy. Understanding the textures of topical products – fluid, emulsion, cream, balsamic, ointment, serum. |
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Class/Seminar
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Essential and common ingredients for dermocosmetics, formulas, their meaning.
Description
Basic composition of local pharmaceutical forms. Principles of topical therapy. Understanding the textures of topical products – fluid, emulsion, cream, balsamic, ointment, serum. |
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Sensitive skin manifestations and the basic principles of care.
Skin health examination methods and their application.
Description
Characterisation of sensitive skin. Protective mechanisms for the skin. Sensitivity to cosmetics. Kuperosis. Rosacea. Care for each type of sensitive skin. Atopic dermatitis. |
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Class/Seminar
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Sensitive skin manifestations and the basic principles of care.
Skin health examination methods and their application.
Description
Characterisation of sensitive skin. Protective mechanisms for the skin. Sensitivity to cosmetics. Kuperosis. Rosacea. Care for each type of sensitive skin. Atopic dermatitis. |
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Check up of head skin and hair condition.
Hair, overview of the most common hair problems.
Description
The science of hair and the hairy part of the head, their ailments, aesthetic problems and hair care. Scalp issues. Dandruff. Hair loss (Alopecia). |
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Check up of head skin and hair condition.
Hair, overview of the most common hair problems.
Description
The science of hair and the hairy part of the head, their ailments, aesthetic problems and hair care. Scalp issues. Dandruff. Hair loss (Alopecia). |
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Dry skin, basic principles for its care. The role of dermocosmetics in the treatment of dermatological patients; the role of pharmaceutical care (atopic dermatitis, psoriasis).
Description
Dry skin - characteristics and characteristics. Dry skin - reasons and risks. Moisture supplying mechanisms for the skin. Dry skin and troubleshooting it. Basics, recommendations, tips for dry skincare. Atopic dermatitis, psoriasis – pharmaceutical treatment of dermatological patients by means of dermocosmetics |
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Dry skin, basic principles for its care. The role of dermocosmetics in the treatment of dermatological patients; the role of pharmaceutical care (atopic dermatitis, psoriasis).
Description
Dry skin - characteristics and characteristics. Dry skin - reasons and risks. Moisture supplying mechanisms for the skin. Dry skin and troubleshooting it. Basics, recommendations, tips for dry skincare. Atopic dermatitis, psoriasis – pharmaceutical treatment of dermatological patients by means of dermocosmetics |
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Greasy skin, basic principles of its care. The role of dermocosmetics in facilitating the treatment process of dermatological patients; pharmaceutical care (acne, seborrheic dermatitis).
Description
Greasy skin, pathphysiology. Regulatory, influencing factors. The composition of the sebum. Greasy skin - expressions. Acne at different ages, therapy and care options. The role of dermocosmetics in greasy skin care |
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Class/Seminar
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Greasy skin, basic principles of its care. The role of dermocosmetics in facilitating the treatment process of dermatological patients; pharmaceutical care (acne, seborrheic dermatitis).
Description
Greasy skin, pathphysiology. Regulatory, influencing factors. The composition of the sebum. Greasy skin - expressions. Acne at different ages, therapy and care options. The role of dermocosmetics in greasy skin care |
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Effects of UV radiation on skin health, hyperpigmentation. Solar filters.
Skin ageing. Basic principles for anti-ageing dermocosmetics.
Description
Solar radiation - types of radiation. Acute adverse reactions. Skin melanoma, risk factors. Solar filters. Pigmentation disorder. Basic types of skin ageing. “Internal” skin ageing. “External skin ageing. Signs of skin ageing. Skincare peculiarities. |
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Effects of UV radiation on skin health, hyperpigmentation. Solar filters.
Skin ageing. Basic principles for anti-ageing dermocosmetics.
Description
Solar radiation - types of radiation. Acute adverse reactions. Skin melanoma, risk factors. Solar filters. Pigmentation disorder. Basic types of skin ageing. “Internal” skin ageing. “External skin ageing. Signs of skin ageing. Skincare peculiarities. |
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Home care with proper dermocosmetics.
Masking skin imperfections through decorative dermocosmetics.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Home care with proper dermocosmetics.
Masking skin imperfections through decorative dermocosmetics.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
32 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam (Written)
Bibliography
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)Suitable for English stream
2.
Ančupāne I., Hartmane I., Mikažāns I., 2005. Kolontaja I. Atopiskais dermatīts. Metodiskie ieteikumi. – LU akadēmiskais apgāds. 30 lpp. (akceptējams izdevums)
3.
Fitzpatrick’s Dermatology in general medicine. Volumes 1,2. Publish Year: 2019.Suitable for English stream
4.
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.Suitable for English stream
5.
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.Suitable for English stream
6.
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 2018Suitable for English stream
7.
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.Suitable for English stream
8.
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 2020Suitable for English stream
9.
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
10.
Mikažāns, I., Hartmane, I., un Sidhoma, E. 2021. Ādas slimību lokālā terapija: lietošanas vadlīnijas. Rīga: RSU, 27 lpp.
11.
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.Suitable for English stream
Additional Reading
1.
Biksone G., Behmanis A.. 2016. Solis pa solim pacienta konsultēšanā. Aptiekas un Partneri. 544 lpp.
Other Information Sources
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Likumdošanas normatīvie akti (likumi un Ministru kabineta noteikumi)
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Latvijas farmaceitu ētikas kodekss. 09.11.2013.
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ZVA
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LATVIJAS FARMACEITU BIEDRĪBA
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MIC