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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.
Upcoming Events
Eczema Expo 2024!
Eczema Expo is the largest gathering of the eczema community — including people with eczema, caregivers, healthcare professionals and industry ecz-perts.
MARCH VIRTUAL MEETING!
Please join us for our upcoming virtual meeting on Saturday, March 23rd, 2024!
Latest Resources
Red Light Therapy
Low level light therapy (LLLT) with red light may work by influencing cell signaling and growth factor production while reducing oxidative damage in treated skin, manifesting as anti-inflammatory and antibacterial effects. Despite the promise, there is not much evidence for its use in eczema or dermatitis.
January Meeting: Steroids Friend or Foe with Dr. Peter Lio
Hello! Thank you to all who joined us for the January meeting! The recording is now posted here: https://us06web.zoom.us/rec/share/_FIfEo2HgaeMrgnHdUatyfsTFwTooabnreTTdqqFDWh02jhfE3M06xD-1LvnBXWb.CbcC8If5sHgbqymg?startTime=1706380141000 Passcode: ^tt26VT^ Thank...
Hempseed Oil
Hempseed oil is a rich and balanced source of omega-6 and omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids
November Meeting with Dr. Olivia Hsu Friedman
November Meeting video recap and links!
Eau d’Alibour (Alibour’s Water or Dalibour’s Water)
An old remedy (prescription only) that has some anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory, and wound-healing effects that may be useful in some situations, though must be used with caution.
All About Itch Handout
Attached please find the handout from the September 2023 Chicago Integrative Eczema Center meeting about itch: All About Itch 2023
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Chicago Integrative Eczema Center
A truly integrative eczema center, focusing on bringing the best treatments from many worlds, The Ch
Topical steroids or emollients: does order matter? - Archives of Dermatological Research
Topical corticosteroids, topical steroid-sparing agents, and emollients are all used to treat atopic dermatitis. However, there are no formal guidelines dictating the order and timing in which these t...The Dermatology Digest March 2024 Page 22
Inside the New AAAAI/ACAAI Joint Task Force Guidelines on Managing AD N ew atopic dermatitis therapies are changing the way this disease is treated. By Gabrielle Rose Osher, Derek Chu, MD, PhD, and Pe...The Dermatology Digest March 2024 Page 50
THE IRREGULAR BORDER VITILIGO Alternative and Complementary Therapies for Vitiligo: A NARRATIVE REVIEW By Michelle Megan Kwan and Peter Lio, MD Introduction Vitiligo is an autoimmune skin disorder cha...