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The Chicago Integrative
Eczema Center

The Chicago Integrative Eczema Center is a resource for patients and families with atopic dermatitis (eczema) seeking a more holistic approach to care. We emphasize natural therapies, Traditional Chinese Medicine, and Acupuncture/Acupressure in addition to trusted Western medical treatments, bringing the best of many worlds together for optimal care.

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Eczema Expo 2025!

Eczema Expo is the largest gathering of the eczema community — including people with eczema, caregivers, healthcare professionals and industry ecz-perts.

Latest Resources

June Meeting Recording with Dr. Barr

Thank you to all who joined us for the meeting with Dr. Barr! Video link here: https://youtu.be/fQEKzrCRVUQ?si=ed6BQl1TTxwZUptS Dr. Keira Barr, MD— a dual-board certified dermatologist and pioneer in somatic psycho-dermatology. More about Dr. Barr here:...

January Meeting Recording

Thank you to all who joined us today for the meeting! A recording is available here: https://youtu.be/XhxiaTlsWUY Topic: Dr. Peter Lio on “A New World: Non-Steroidal Treatments for Atopic Dermatitis” Why is it always steroids? It doesn’t have to be! There are many new...

November Meeting Recording

Thank you to all who joined us today for the meeting! A recording is available here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L2EV4GvrZgs Topic: Dr. Olivia Hsu Friedman on “Thinking Outside the Box” How do you box yourself in? This session will help you see the ways you’re...

Home “Spa” Therapy

A simple home “spa” therapy approach that is inspired by the Avène Hydrotherapy Center in France!

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Chicago Integrative Eczema Center

A truly integrative eczema center, focusing on bringing the best treatments from many worlds, The Ch

So excited about the National Eczema Association EczemaExpo25! We're going to have an incredible time learning and sharing! #AtopicDermatitis ... See MoreSee Less
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Excited to share our recent paper: "Practical Algorithm on Topical Treatment of Flaring Atopic Dermatitis (AD) With or Without Secondary Infection."Ref: Schachner LA, Hebert AA, Sidbury R, et al. Practical algorithm on topical treatment of flaring atopic dermatitis (AD) with or without secondary infection. J Drugs Dermatol. 2025;24(6):621-630. doi:10.36849/JDD.8967Key flowchart: ... See MoreSee Less
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I am excited to share our recent paper: "Beyond Ultraviolet: A Scoping Review of Light Treatments in Atopic Dermatitis." #eczema #AtopicDermatitisRef: Cespedes Zablah A, Griffin T, Lio P. Beyond Ultraviolet: A Scoping Review of Light Treatments in Atopic Dermatitis. Dermatitis®. 2025 May 20. doi.org/10.1089/derm.2025.009One of the tables: ... See MoreSee Less
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Excited to share our recent paper "A Clinician’s Guide to Dupilumab-related Ocular Surface Disease." Ref: Assaf S, Lio P, and Del Rosso JQ. A Clinician’s Guide to Dupilumab-related Ocular Surface Disease. J Clin Aesthet Dermatol. 2025;18(5):26–28. jcadonline.com/dupilumab-related-ocular-surface-disease/Key figure: ... See MoreSee Less
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