Federico II Dermatology Offers Home-based Medical Support and Free Consultations for Pediatric Patients with Atopic Dermatitis

On Saturday, February 10, 2024, from 10 am to 1 pm and from 3 pm to 6 pm, the dermatology department of Federico II, with the aim of implementing activities aimed at humanizing the therapeutic journey and strengthening the relationship with the territory, once again provides an excellent team of experts in support of home medicine. At the Diaz roundabout in Caracciolo street in Naples, free consultations will be carried out, by booking at number 081/19721591, dedicated to pediatric patients, aged 0 -16 years, suffering from atopic dermatitis. 'Despite the high epidemiological relevance of this dermatological pathology, the number of affected patients who turn to reference centers is far lower than expected - explains Professor Maddalena Napolitano, scientific director of the project - the initiative aims to propose a system of adequate support and home care that can increase diagnostic-therapeutic possibilities and the influx of patients with moderate-severe forms of the disease to reference centers'. Another step of Federician dermatology towards a social medicine that falls within the objectives of third mission in support of 360-degree care for all patients, even the smallest ones. 'Atopic dermatitis has a significant negative impact on the quality of life of patients, especially pediatric ones, with devastating influences on the psycho-emotional sphere.' - Continues Professor Massimiliano Scalvenzi, director of the Uoc of clinical dermatology - 'Therefore, this project aims to support especially families to avoid the diagnostic-therapeutic isolation of patients with medium-severe atopy'. At the Diaz roundabout, mobile stations will be installed adequately set up and, also in order to make the environment more welcoming and familiar, the little patients will be entertained by jugglers, fire-eaters and various playful attractions.