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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

Chicago Integrative Eczema Center

6 days ago

Chicago Integrative Eczema Center
I am very excited to share our recent paper: "Hydrotherapy in Dermatology Past, Present and Future". It is the culmination of lots of thinking about hydrotherapy as an important, underutilized modality in dermatology and is what I am hoping can be an important part of the next phase of my career. It was also written with the late Dr. Robert Sidbury, and saddens me that he was not able to see this paper published. Full Reference: Hydrotherapy in Dermatology Past, Present and Future: A panel of U.S. dermatologists explored Avène’s thermal spring water therapies, aiming to adapt its postbiotic-rich, inflammation-soothing treatments for broader implementation beyond France’s geographically limited Hydrotherapy Center. JOID, vol. 1, no. 1, Sep. 2025. jintegrativederm.org/doi/10.64550/joid.9k2bj967Key Figure: ... See MoreSee Less

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2 weeks ago

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I'm excited to share our recent paper on the atopic dermatitis continuum and how staphylococcus and the microbiome plays a role in disease.Full Reference: Schachner LA, Hebert AA, Silverberg N, Andriessen A, Kwong PC, Gonzalez ME, West DP, and Lio P. The Atopic Dermatitis Continuum: An Updated Paradigm for a Common Disorder and a Novel Multipurpose Treatment Option. Journal of Drugs in Dermatology. 2025 Sept. 24(9):920-927. Doi: 10.36849/JDD.9230#atopicdermatitis#microbiomeKey figure: ... See MoreSee Less

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4 weeks ago

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I'm excited to share our recent paper on the role of Staph aureus in atopic dermatitis.In loving memory of Robert Sidbury, who was part of this paper before his passing.Full text here: jddonline.com/articles/saige-ii-role-of-staphylococcus-aureus-in-skin-barrier-dysfunction-develop...Reference: Schachner LA, Andriessen A, Benjamin L, Gonzalez ME, Kwong P, Lio P, Sidbury R, Silverberg NB. SAIGE II: The Role of Staphylococcus aureus in Skin Barrier Dysfunction and the Development and Severity of Atopic Dermatitis in Young Children. Journal of drugs in dermatology: JDD. 2025 Aug 1;24(8):810-6.Key figure: ... See MoreSee Less

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3 months ago

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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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