History of the Santa Maria and San Gallicano Dermatological Hospital

• DOI: 10.23736/s2784-8671.19.06416-2
• Publication Date: 2021-04-16T06:41:52Z
• Authors: Francesca CURZI; Arianna AIELLO; Aldo MORRONE
• Keywords: Ceremony; Value (mathematics)

The Santa Maria and San Gallicano Hospital represents one of the first dermatological centers founded in world; since its establishment aim is to treat widespread skin diseases such as leprosy, scabies, ringworm, prurigo mange. Its construction began on March 14, 1725 with a ceremony held for laying foundation stone. official inauguration, however, dated October 6, 1726 when Pope Benedict XIII issued Bonus ille Seal. hospital's origins stem from apostolic charitable work by Father Emilio Lami, who was prior, tenacious will Cardinal Pietro Marcellino Corradini protector. As can be seen marble plaque, still preserved 1725, health facility intended people diseases. Venereal affections, syphilis gonorrhea, were instead treated starting second half 19th century under direction Dr. Shilling subsequently Gaetano Ciarrocchi. Since 18th century, hospital, built initially architect Filippo Raguzzini, underwent expansion including "Nuova Corsia dei ragazzi tignoselli" ward, "Anatomical Theater" great artistic value "Celtic Rooms." More recently, 1939, hospital obtained, maintains today, recognition an Institute Hospitalization Care Scientific Nature (IRCCS); clear indication authoritativeness during almost three centuries history.