Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Chemistry and Cosmetics
Course Code
LFK_003
Branch of Science
Basic medicine
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Pharmacy
LQF
Level 7
Study Type And Form
Full-Time; Part-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Inga Urtāne
Structure Unit Manager
Baiba Mauriņa
Structural Unit
Department of Applied Pharmacy
Contacts
Riga, 21 Consula Street, farmkk@rsu.lv, +371 67061544
About Study Course
Objective
To promote understanding of cosmetic ingredients, their chemical properties and their functional role in cosmetic composition. Understand the basic principles of cosmetic formulation.
Preliminary Knowledge
Inorganic and Organic Chemistry within the study programme “Pharmacy”.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Upon successful completion of the study course the student will be able to: 1. explain the basic principles of the development of different cosmetics; 2. interpret the functionality, potential interactions and efficacy of cosmetic ingredients.
Skills
1.Upon successful completion of the study course the student will be able to: 1. analyze and evaluate the safety and quality of products and ingredients of various cosmetic companies; 2. collect literature data on the topic of cosmetics and present them.
Competences
1.Will be able to recommend and reasonably recommend to the pharmacy customers the choice of cosmetics.
Assessment
Individual work
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Title
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% from total grade
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Grade
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1.
Individual work |
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-
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Problem solving, cosmetic ingredients analysis. After completing the course it will be possible to fill out the study course questionnaire, supplementing the course with rational suggestions.
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Examination
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Title
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% from total grade
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Grade
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1.
Examination |
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-
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Assessment consists of:
1. knowledge testing during classes, analysis and evaluation of cosmetic ingredients (25%);
2. theoretical test (25%);
3. presentation of independent work (50%).
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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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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Introduction to Chemistry and Cosmetics.
Characterization of inorganic substances used in cosmetic products.
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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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Laboratory
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2
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Topics
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Workshop:
Characterization of inorganic substances used in cosmetic products.
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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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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Minerals in cosmetics.
Use of mineral and sea water in cosmetics.
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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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Laboratory
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2
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Topics
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Cosmetic composition analysis.
Test: The role of inorganic substances in the formulation of various cosmetics.
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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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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Skin aging.
Anti-aging substances in cosmetics (antioxidants, UV filters).
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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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Laboratory
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2
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Topics
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Habits of using cosmetics. Presentation of creative work results.
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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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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Fatty acids. Vegetable and animal fats and waxes: acquisition, properties, use.
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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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Laboratory
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2
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Topics
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Skin moisturizers.
Test: Functionality and suitability of alcohols, fatty acids and their esters in various cosmetic formulations.
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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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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Synthetic oils, waxes, silicones, their structure and structure dependence.
Compound lipids.
The structure and role of ceramides in strengthening the epidermal barrier of the skin.
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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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Laboratory
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2
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Topics
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Make-up preparations.
Test: Cosmetic composition analysis.
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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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Laboratory
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2
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Topics
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Evaluation of phthalates and parabens in children's cosmetics.
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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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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Surface active substances, their structure and classification. Hydrophiles – lipophilic balance. AHA acids in cosmetics. Types of skin peeling.
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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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Laboratory
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2
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Topics
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Types of skin peeling.
Test work: Analysis of the purpose of application of surfactants in specific cosmetic formulations.
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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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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Biologically active substances in cosmetics, their principles of action. Amino acids and peptides. Modification of biologically active substances, types of encapsulation, preservatives.
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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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Laboratory
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2
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Topics
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Test: Analysis of the composition of anti-wrinkle cosmetics.
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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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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Natural and synthetic hair dyes. Peculiarities of men's cosmetic product development. Cellulite and cosmetics for reducing its manifestations.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
32 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam (Written)
PART-TIME
Part 1
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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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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Study room
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4
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Topics
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Introduction to Chemistry and Cosmetics.
Characterization of inorganic substances used in cosmetic products.
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Study room
|
4
|
Topics
|
Workshop:
Characterization of inorganic substances used in cosmetic products.
|
-
Lecture
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Study room
|
4
|
Topics
|
Minerals in cosmetics.
Use of mineral and sea water in cosmetics.
|
|
Cosmetic composition analysis.
Test: The role of inorganic substances in the formulation of various cosmetics.
|
-
Lecture
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Study room
|
4
|
Topics
|
Skin aging.
Anti-aging substances in cosmetics (antioxidants, UV filters).
|
|
Habits of using cosmetics. Presentation of creative work results.
|
-
Lecture
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Study room
|
4
|
Topics
|
Fatty acids. Vegetable and animal fats and waxes: acquisition, properties, use.
|
|
Skin moisturizers.
Test: Functionality and suitability of alcohols, fatty acids and their esters in various cosmetic formulations.
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Study room
|
4
|
Topics
|
Synthetic oils, waxes, silicones, their structure and structure dependence.
Compound lipids.
The structure and role of ceramides in strengthening the epidermal barrier of the skin.
|
|
Make-up preparations.
Test: Cosmetic composition analysis.
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Study room
|
4
|
Topics
|
Evaluation of phthalates and parabens in children's cosmetics.
|
|
Surface active substances, their structure and classification. Hydrophiles – lipophilic balance. AHA acids in cosmetics. Types of skin peeling.
|
|
Natural and synthetic hair dyes. Peculiarities of men's cosmetic product development. Cellulite and cosmetics for reducing its manifestations.
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Study room
|
4
|
Topics
|
Types of skin peeling.
Test work: Analysis of the purpose of application of surfactants in specific cosmetic formulations.
|
|
Biologically active substances in cosmetics, their principles of action. Amino acids and peptides. Modification of biologically active substances, types of encapsulation, preservatives.
|
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Test: Analysis of the composition of anti-wrinkle cosmetics.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
32 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam (Written)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Handbook of Pharmaceutical Excipients / edited by Paul J. Sheskey, Bruno C. Hancock, Gary P. Moss, David J. Goldfarb. 9th edition. London: Pharmaceutical Press; Washington, DC: American Pharmaceutical Association, 2020. xxxiv, 1262 lpp.
2.
Textbook of cosmetic dermatology / edited by Robert Baran, Howard Maibach. 5th edition. Boca Raton: CRC Press, 2017. xii, 594 lpp. Series in cosmetic and laser therapy.
3.
McMurry, John Chemistry / John McMurry, Robert C. Fay, Jordan Fantini. 6th edition. Boston [etc.]: Prentice Hall/Pearson, 2012. xx, 954, [94] lpp. (International ed.) (akceptējams izdevums)
Additional Reading
1.
Fitzpatrick's dermatology in general medicine. 8th edition. / [edited by] Lowell A. Goldsmith ... [et al.]. New York: McGraw-Hill Medical, 2012. 2 sēj. (xxx, 3076, [156]. lpp.)