Dermatology Department
Pediatric Dermatology – NHS
The Dermatology Department of “Agia Sofia” Children’s Hospital specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of dermatological conditions in infants, children and adolescents. It is one of the few pediatric dermatology centers in Greece operating within a tertiary hospital. The specialized nature of pediatric dermatology — with the particular characteristics of children’s skin, congenital conditions and their association with systemic diseases — makes the department a referral center for conditions requiring an interdisciplinary approach.
Outpatient Clinics
Regular monitoring of children with chronic skin conditions and diagnosis of new cases.
Dermatoscopy
Digital dermatoscopy for the assessment of moles, hemangiomas, and suspicious lesions
Dermatopathology
Skin biopsy and histopathological examination for the diagnosis of complex skin conditions.
Phototherapy (UV
Narrowband UVB therapy for psoriasis, vitiligo, and atopic dermatitis.
Hemangioma Treatment
Monitoring and treatment of deep and superficial hemangiomas in newborns and infants
Allergology Examination
Patch tests and prick tests for the investigation of contact dermatitis and allergic reactions.
- Atopic dermatitis (eczema)
- Childhood psoriasis
- Vitiligo
- Hemangiomas and vascular disorders
- Congenital nevi and melanocytic lesions
- Allergic contact dermatitis
- Adolescent acne and juvenile acne
- Alopecia areata
- Ichthyosis and genetic skin disorders
- Skin manifestations of systemic diseases
- Abscesses, cellulitis & infectious skin diseases
- Photodermatitis and photosensitivity
The department works closely with other clinical departments of the Hospital in the management of conditions with cutaneous manifestations:
- Rheumatology (SLE, dermatomyositis)
- Oncology (paraneoplastic syndromes)
- Immunology (autoimmune skin diseases)
- Gastroenterology (cutaneous manifestations of IBD)
- Endocrinology (acneiform lesions)
- Surgery (lesion removal)
Staffing
The unit is staffed by specialized NHS pediatric gastroenterologists, nursing staff trained in endoscopy and clinical nutrition, as well as a dietitian specialized in pediatric conditions.
Operating Hours
Outpatient Clinics
Monday – Friday: 08:30 – 13:30
Endoscopic Examinations
By scheduling & appointment
Afternoon Clinics
15:30 – 20:00 (by appointment)