Dr. Tosti is full professor of dermatology at the University of Bologna School of Medicine where she is responsible for the contact dermatitis unit and for the nail and hair center.
She is the author of numerous papers and books and has received several professional awards. She belongs to different dermatological societies, and she is a board member of several dermatological journals.
Q. What part of your work gives you the most pleasure?
A. Being in contact with people and knowing how to approach patients in the best manner are both things I enjoy and find interesting and challenging. Both of these require a full understanding of the human personality. I also get pleasure from writing papers and lecturing at international conferences.
Q. Do you recall a memorable patient encounter and what you learned from it?
A. I met my husband because I had diagnosed a serious disease in his father. We often think that even though I could not use my skills as a doctor to help his father survive, we were still able to contribute to the growth of his family. So sometimes negative things may produce something good.
Q. What is the best piece of advice you have received and from whom?
A. I have received my best piece of advice from my dad who told me that when something makes you anxious, it is better to solve it right away.
Q. How do you envision the future of dermatology?
A. It is hard to foresee, but I believe that “young” dermatologists are much more interested in cosmetic dermatology than in real medicine.
Within the next 20 years, I believe that it will be difficult to find many dermatologists who will be able to make diagnoses of the real dermatologic disorders.
Q. Outside the work, what are you most passionate about in life?
A. Relaxing and traveling with my husband Luca and two wonderful children — Lorenzo and Margherita.
Dr. Tosti is full professor of dermatology at the University of Bologna School of Medicine where she is responsible for the contact dermatitis unit and for the nail and hair center.
She is the author of numerous papers and books and has received several professional awards. She belongs to different dermatological societies, and she is a board member of several dermatological journals.
Q. What part of your work gives you the most pleasure?
A. Being in contact with people and knowing how to approach patients in the best manner are both things I enjoy and find interesting and challenging. Both of these require a full understanding of the human personality. I also get pleasure from writing papers and lecturing at international conferences.
Q. Do you recall a memorable patient encounter and what you learned from it?
A. I met my husband because I had diagnosed a serious disease in his father. We often think that even though I could not use my skills as a doctor to help his father survive, we were still able to contribute to the growth of his family. So sometimes negative things may produce something good.
Q. What is the best piece of advice you have received and from whom?
A. I have received my best piece of advice from my dad who told me that when something makes you anxious, it is better to solve it right away.
Q. How do you envision the future of dermatology?
A. It is hard to foresee, but I believe that “young” dermatologists are much more interested in cosmetic dermatology than in real medicine.
Within the next 20 years, I believe that it will be difficult to find many dermatologists who will be able to make diagnoses of the real dermatologic disorders.
Q. Outside the work, what are you most passionate about in life?
A. Relaxing and traveling with my husband Luca and two wonderful children — Lorenzo and Margherita.
Dr. Tosti is full professor of dermatology at the University of Bologna School of Medicine where she is responsible for the contact dermatitis unit and for the nail and hair center.
She is the author of numerous papers and books and has received several professional awards. She belongs to different dermatological societies, and she is a board member of several dermatological journals.
Q. What part of your work gives you the most pleasure?
A. Being in contact with people and knowing how to approach patients in the best manner are both things I enjoy and find interesting and challenging. Both of these require a full understanding of the human personality. I also get pleasure from writing papers and lecturing at international conferences.
Q. Do you recall a memorable patient encounter and what you learned from it?
A. I met my husband because I had diagnosed a serious disease in his father. We often think that even though I could not use my skills as a doctor to help his father survive, we were still able to contribute to the growth of his family. So sometimes negative things may produce something good.
Q. What is the best piece of advice you have received and from whom?
A. I have received my best piece of advice from my dad who told me that when something makes you anxious, it is better to solve it right away.
Q. How do you envision the future of dermatology?
A. It is hard to foresee, but I believe that “young” dermatologists are much more interested in cosmetic dermatology than in real medicine.
Within the next 20 years, I believe that it will be difficult to find many dermatologists who will be able to make diagnoses of the real dermatologic disorders.
Q. Outside the work, what are you most passionate about in life?
A. Relaxing and traveling with my husband Luca and two wonderful children — Lorenzo and Margherita.
