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377-0403-00L 2 Credits BSC D-HEST

Skin

Haut und Anhangsorgane

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Sabine Werner, Prof. Dr. Johannes Loffing, Prof. Dr. Alexander Navarini, Prof. Dr. Julia-Tatjana Maul
VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-06-03 00:14:28

Abstract

Structure and function of the skin and its appendages as well as important skin changes and diseases.

Objective

Upon successful completion of this module, students should be able to 1. to differentiate important cell types of the skin and its appendages due to their characteristics and function 2. Recognize and correctly describe common skin changes 3. to correctly describe physiological and pathological aspects of wound healing 4. Understanding basic mechanisms of inflammation and defense 5. Understand and correctly describe important clinical pictures 6. Understand important principles of galenics.

Content

In this module students get an overview of the structure (anatomy) and the function (physiology) of the skin and its appendages as well as selected dermatological diseases (pathophysiology) as well as basic principles of external therapy of skin diseases. The module is subdivided into a total of six topics: 1. Structure and function of the skin, efflorescent doctrine with exercises in the moulagenmuseum 2. Basics, clarification and treatment of hypersensitivity reactions and drug allergies 3. Physiology and disorders of wound healing, fabrication of skin replacement, physiology and disorders of the lymphatic system 4. Basics of cutaneous defense and inflammation, microbiology of the skin, autoimmunity and fibrosis 5. Benign and malignant neoplasias of the skin 6. Galenics / basic principles of external therapy of skin diseases

General Information

Language
German
Levels
BSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
session examination
Mode
written 60 minutes
Aids
Für Fremdsprachige ist ein allgemeines Wörterbuch (kein medizinisches Wörterbuch) erlaubt. Elektronische Wörterbücher dürfen nicht verwendet werden.
Digital
The exam takes place on devices provided by ETH Zurich.
Die Vorlesungsteile, die in Englisch gehalten wurden, werden auch auf Englisch geprüft.

Registration & Places

Priority: Registration for the course unit is only possible for the primary target group

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture Haut und Anhangsorgane
Findet in den Semesterwochen 7-10 statt (01.04. - 29.04.2026)
  • Mon 13:15-16:00 (HG D 1.1)
  • Tue 08:15-10:00 (HG D 7.2)
  • Wed 09:15-12:00 (HG D 7.1)
  • Fri 13:15-16:00 (HG E 1.2)
  • 17.04 Date 13:15-16:00 (NO C 60)
  • 20.04 Date 13:00-16:00 (ON LI NE)
2 h weekly

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