# Atopic dermatitis awareness and healthcare in Italy > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/atopic-dermatitis-awareness-and-healthcare-in-italy > Updated: 2026-09-30T17:07:00.000Z. Sources: 19. Developments: 5. In Italy, data from Apiafco indicates that atopic dermatitis affects approximately three million people, representing 8.1% of the adult population and 16.5% of children. The condition is a highly disabling chronic inflammatory skin disease that impacts sleep, social life, and psychological well-being. Concerns persist regarding regional disparities in healthcare access and the exclusion of the condition from certain essential levels of care. To address these issues, the sixth edition of the national awareness campaign, ‘Dalla parte della tua pelle’ (On your skin's side), is scheduled for October 10 to October 24, 2026. Promoted by SIDeMaST and supported by ANDea, the initiative aims to improve early diagnosis and promote correct management of the disease. This year, the campaign places a specific focus on adolescents aged 12 and older to address the impact on their quality of life and to combat online misinformation. The program offers free dermatological consultations at 21 university hospital centers across 17 Italian cities. In addition to these efforts, the ‘Diari atipici della dermatite atopica’ project has been launched to raise awareness. Promoted by the pharmaceutical company Almirall in collaboration with the National Atopic Dermatitis Association (Andea), this digital initiative recognizes the disease as a complex systemic condition that often coexists with asthma, food allergies, rhinitis, and conjunctivitis. The project utilizes social media to host video Q&A sessions, allowing young patients to submit questions regarding symptoms, nutrition, and the social challenges associated with the disease. ## Claims - The 'Diari atipici della dermatite atopica' project is promoted by Almirall in collaboration with Andea. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Approximately 3 million Italians live with atopic dermatitis. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The project uses a digital format featuring video Q&A sessions shared on social media. (corroborated by 2 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-09-30: Atopic dermatitis awareness project launched in Italy Almirall and Andea have launched the 'Diari atipici' project to support the 3 million Italians living with atopic dermatitis through digital awareness and patient Q&A. 9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/atopic-dermatitis-awareness-project-launched-in-italy ### 2026-09-30: SIDeMaST launches national atopic dermatitis awareness campaign The SIDeMaST ‘Dalla parte della tua pelle’ campaign offers free dermatological consultations across 21 Italian hospital centers to raise awareness and aid diagnosis of atopic dermatitis. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sidemast-launches-national-atopic-dermatitis-awareness-campaign-1 ### 2026-09-28: SIDeMaST launches national atopic dermatitis awareness campaign The sixth “Dalla parte della tua pelle” campaign offers free dermatological consultations for atopic dermatitis at 21 Italian hospital centers from October 10 to 24, 2026. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sidemast-launches-national-atopic-dermatitis-awareness-campaign ### 2026-09-21: Italy launches national atopic dermatitis awareness campaign The sixth ‘Dalla parte della tua pelle’ campaign offers free dermatological consultations in 17 Italian cities from October 10–24, 2026, to improve atopic dermatitis diagnosis. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/italy-launches-national-atopic-dermatitis-awareness-campaign ### 2026-09-12: Atopic dermatitis affects 3 million people in Italy Apiafco reports that 3 million Italians, including 16.5% of children, suffer from atopic dermatitis, highlighting issues with healthcare access and the condition's impact on psychological well-being. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/atopic-dermatitis-affects-3-million-people-in-italy --- Cite as: Atopic dermatitis awareness and healthcare in Italy. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/atopic-dermatitis-awareness-and-healthcare-in-italy