Photobiology, Pollution, and Skin Aging
What consequences does UV radiation, pollution or the weather have on the skin? How can we prevent and minimize them?
Join the course led by Dr. Susana Puig and learn with renowned international experts in medicine and dermatology.
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Diploma
Expert Diploma
Method
100% online
Duration
6 months (10/2025 - 03/2026)
Dedication
6 hours per week
Candidates
Dermatologists, dermatology residents
Language
English or spanish
Credits
15 ECTS - 375 h
Price
1580€ (Taxes not included)
Intro
In this course we will investigate the effects on the skin of the most decisive environmental exposomal factors: solar radiation, pollution damage and climate change. Based on this knowledge, we will analyze in detail the skin diagnostic processes and the prevention and treatment options associated with each pathology.
We will address the diagnosis of skin manifestations, from porphyria and urticaria to serious skin conditions, such as melanoma or xeroderma pigmentosum.
Finally, we will study the different treatment options to prevent and reverse skin damage: photoprotection, use of retinoids and light therapies, among others.
Objectives
Know the exposomal factors related to the environment and identify their effects on the skin.
Acquire tools for the correct diagnosis of photodermatosis, photocarcinogenesis and photoaging.
Put the knowledge acquired into practice and study the prevention and treatment tools with photoprotectors, phototherapy and other similar techniques.
The experience of learning with ISD
A small sample of the ISD experience. Discover the consequences on the skin of UV radiation, pollution, or the climate. Learn how to prevent and minimize them in our Expert Diploma.
Agenda and contents
Module
0
Introduction
Definition of the exposome concept, its interaction with the skin and its relationship with the genome.
Module
1
Natural and artificial radiation I
Bases of the electromagnetic spectrum, solar radiation and photobiology. Prevention and analysis of the effects of solar radiation on the skin.
1.1 Radiation and photobiology
1.2 Effects of solar radiation
1.3 Photocarcinogenesis
1.4 Photodermatosis
1.5 Photoaging
Module
2
Natural and artificial radiation II
In-depth analysis of how photoprotectors work and the various treatments for photoaging.
2.1 Photoprotection: part 1
2.2 Photoprotection: Part 2
2.3 Light therapies
2.4 Treatment of photoaging: part 1
2.5 Treatment of photoaging: part 2
2.6 Treatment of photoaging: part 3
Module
3
Pollution and climate change
Study of the climate and the impact of climatic factors on the health and aging of the skin.
3.1 Climate and climate change
3.2 Pollution: part 1
3.3 Pollution: part 2
Module
4
Future trends and practical advice
Trends, advice and recommendations in dermatological practice and in daily consultation with patients.
4.1 Trends in exposome and dermatology
4.2 Practical advice
Is this course for me?
Exposome and skin: photobiology, pollution and skin aging is aimed at active dermatologists or resident doctors specializing in Dermatology. This course will allow you:
Learn from renowned international experts in dermatology.
Receive demanding, quality training, and 100% online!
Obtain a degree from the University of Barcelona, included in the list of the 100 best universities in the world.
Being part of an international group of students from more than 10 countries.
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Plan your studies
STUDYING TIME
The course lasts 6 months. We do not impose class schedules so that you can organize your study as you choose. In addition, we will regularly inform you of the key moments of the course to facilitate the planning of your work. We recommend a weekly dedication of 6 hours.
CONTENT
The course combines theoretical content and microlearning pieces in different multimedia formats: videos, interactive material and self-assessment exercises to better internalize the content. Weekly we will publish a new unit on the platform.
ASSESSMENT
There are several mandatory assessment activities throughout the course. You must meet the delivery deadlines and obtain a minimum grade in each of them to pass the course and receive your Expert Diploma.
Meet your professors
Dr. Susana Puig, a world leader in the diagnosis and treatment of melanoma and skin cancer, leads the Exposome and skin Expert Diploma: photobiology, pollution and skin aging.
The creation of the original contents of the course corresponds to the professors of the International School of Derma: a group of prestigious international experts in medicine and dermatology. Each of them is the author of the topics that she will teach throughout the course.
Access to scholarships
The ISD was born with the vocation of bringing the main advances in skin knowledge to dermatology professionals around the world.
As an ISD student, we offer you the possibility of accessing our scholarships to help finance the course. If you are interested in knowing the requirements and conditions for the granting of your scholarship, send us an email to admissions@ids.eu and we will inform you of everything!