On September 14, 2020, we mark the already third World Atopic Eczema Day, dedicated to improving the awareness and understanding of atopic dermatitis and showing respect to those living with the illness and their families. The World Atopic Eczema Day connects everyone who carry the consequences of the illness and encourages them to share their experiences, reach out to the community and demand change.
On Monday, September 14, 2020, Institute Atopika, in cooperation with the international organisation Global Skin (of which Institute Atopika is a member) and the European Federation of Allergy and Airways Diseases Patients Association, will spread awareness about atopic dermatitis in the Maribor city centre, giving you the opportunity to also consult a doctor about your skin condition.
On Saturday, September 19, 2020, in light of the World Atopic Eczema Day, we will organise a congress for the patients with atopic dermatitis, their loved ones and the general public.
The purpose of the event will be to offer help and support to atopic dermatitis patients and their families, encourage research activity in the field of atopic dermatitis, spreading awareness amongst the general public and bringing patients in touch with doctors and other experts.
We will inform the media about our activities on the World Atopic Eczema Day before all our events will take place. All lectures by our chosen experts, workshops and other events will be free of charge. You will only be required to sign up for the lectures beforehand.
THE EDUCATIONAL PART OF THE EVENT – SATURDAY, 19. 9. 2020
You will be able to reserve your seat at the lectures through the Eventbrite system, as the number of places will be limited. Download the ticket to your mobile phone and show it at the entrance. The reservations will be available shortly.
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Activities programme
Hour | Lecture | Lecturer |
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9.00 – 9.15 | Welcome speech and presentation of the activities at Institute Atopika | Tina Mesarič, Institute Atopika |
9.15 – 9.40 | Atopic dermatitis and treatment options | Assistant Vesna Breznik, MD, dermatovenerology specialist, UKC Maribor |
9.40 – 10.05 | The most common allergies in children | Dr. Vojko Berce, MD, paediatric specialist, UKC Maribor |
10.05 – 10.25 | Microbiota, diet and allergies | prof. dr. Maja Rupnik,The National Laboratory of Health, Environment and Food |
10.25 – 10.30 | Refreshments | |
10.30 – 10.40 | Presentation of the Atopic Dermatitis School | Tijana Orešič Barač, MD, dermatovenerology specialist, UKC Maribor |
10.40 – 11.00 | Silent table | Patients’ stories |
11.00 – 11.20 | It will be publishes soon | Tina Božičnik, MD, paediatrician at the Community Health Centre Adolf Drolc |
11.20 – 11.30 | Short break | |
11.30 – 11.50 | Introduction to psychodermatology: What happens in atopic dermatitis | Slobodan Vujasinovič, ,, dermatovenerology specialist |
11.50 – 12.05 | The impact of atopic dermatitis on quality of life | Hana Hozjan, student of the Medical Faculty of the University of Maribor |
12.05 – 12.20 | “My child has admitted to me that he is a victim of bullies- what now?” | Petra Brne, mag. psih., Modus Operandi |
12.20 – 12.40 | Progress in food allergy research | Kyle Dine, school lecturer and adviser in the field of food allergies in the USA and Canada |
12.40 – 13.00 | Proper skin care – “natural” is not always safe | Marjeta Rak Namestnik, MPharm, Apothecary Maribor |
13.00 – 13.05 | Short break | |
13.05 – 13.45 | The power of positive thoughts and good relationships | Sanela Banović, MD., UKC Ljubljana |
SOCIAL EVENTS AND WORKSHOPS - SUNDAY, 20. 9. 2020, MARIBOR CUTY PARK (ON THE PLAYGROUND)
Social events and workshops – Sunday, 20. 9. 2020, Maribor City Park (on the playground)
Our Sunday activities will take place at the Maribor City Park where we will organise numerous workshops. The workshops will be offered free of charge.
Hour | Event | Person leading the event | |
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10.00-10.15 | Atopic dermatitis with support from Institute Atopika | Tina Mesarič, Institute Atopika | |
10.15-10.45 | Practical workshop: Facial reflexotherapy according to the Lone Sorensen method as a means to aid the organism in its fight with dermatitis and other health problems | Vlasta Serk and Metka Oder from Društvo DAR DOTIKA | |
10.45-11.15 | Relaxing sound bath (with gong, drums and other holistic instruments) – bring a blanket with you | Different performers | |
11.15-12.00 | Workshop – What is atopic skin and how do we take care of it | Tina Mesarič, Institute Atopika | |
12.00-12.30 | Workshop: Foot reflexotherapy as a means to aid the organism in its with with atopic dermatitis | Different experts | |
13.00 – 13.45 | Workshop: Atopic dermatitis tailored lifestyle | Hana Hozjan and Tina Mesarič, Institute Atopika | |
14.00-15.30 | Support group of Institute Atopika | Tina Mesarič, Institute Atopika | |
15.30-16.00 | Experiential workshop for skincare with Neža | Neža Lovše | |
16.00-16.45 | Yoga with Neža | Neža Lovše | |
17.00 – 17.30 | Guided meditation | Announced shortly |