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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.
NOVEMBER VIRTUAL MEETING!
Please join us for our upcoming virtual meeting on Saturday, November 16, 2024!
Latest Resources
Home “Spa” Therapy
A simple home “spa” therapy approach that is inspired by the Avène Hydrotherapy Center in France!
July Meeting Video: Hypnosis with Dr. Lisa Lombard
Thank you to all who joined us for the July Meeting: Hypnotherapy with Dr. Lisa Lombard!
May Meeting Video: Mind-Body Connection
Thank you to all who joined us for the May Meeting on “The Mind-Body Connection in Eczema”!
L-Histidine Supplementation
Eczema invariably is associated with a damaged skin barrier--sometimes called "leaky skin", and it also may be accompanied by a leaky gut barrier, as well. One of the challenges is helping to restore and strengthen the barriers, and we still have much to learn in this...
March Meeting Video!
Review of some of the new evidence on toxins and pollutants (including isocyanates) as causing barrier and microbiome damage leading to atopic dermatitis (eczema), and what we can do about it.
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.
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Chicago Integrative Eczema Center
A truly integrative eczema center, focusing on bringing the best treatments from many worlds, The Ch
Elimination Diets Have Little Impact on Pediatric Atopic Dermatitis, New Study Finds
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Survey results presented at ACAAI’s annual Scientific Meeting demonstrate the limited influence of elimination diets for reducing symptoms of AD.
Peter Lio, MD: The Latest Perspectives on Pathophysiology and Treatment of Eczema
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Lio addresses one of the NEA's Eczema Awareness Month weekly themes, "What is eczema?"