He enrolled at the Specialisation School of Dermatology and Venereology in 1986 (where he came second in the admission examinations), gaining his specialisation in 1989 with the marks of 70 out of 70 and honours after presenting an experimental thesis on: “The Activation of plasminogen in psoriasis”.Within the Institute context he has been particularly active in the field of assistance (outpatient visits, ward activities, radiotherapy, laser therapy, phototherapy) and the research activities of the DERMATOLOGICAL PHYSIOTHERAPY Operating Unit. His extensive study, research and assistance activities are documented by his presentation of numerous lectures (and posters) at national and international congresses, and over 100 publications (printed articles in national and international journals, congress handbooks). Over recent years he has been author and co-author of important books and manuals (several with interactive materials) focussing on the theme of “Light sources in Dermatology”;Since 2006 he has been appointed member of Continuing Medical Education for Dermatological Physiotherapy, Department of Dermatology and Professor of Master in Cosmetic Dermosurgery, University of Florence;Since 2008 he has been appointed Professor at the Post-Graduated School of Dermatology for Dermatological Physiotherapy, Department of Dermatology, University of Florence.In 2014 he will be in charge as responsible of Donatello Dermatology and Surgical Laser Center, Florence
