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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

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

Excited to share our paper on Balneotherapy! It's such a fascinating treatment modality that I wish we had more access to in the United States.Ref: An M, Lio P. Balneotherapy: History and Modern Use in Dermatology. Journal of Dermatology for NPs & PAs. 2024; Aug/Sept (28-33). Link: digitaleditions.walsworth.com/publication/?i=829572&p=42&view=issueViewerKey figure: ... See MoreSee Less
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Excited to share our paper "A New Pathway: Botanical Drugs and the FDA." This is an exciting area that I don't think gets talked about enough. More importantly, there are some exciting medications on the horizon for this pathway!Full Ref: Cespedes Zablah A, Lio P. A New Pathway: Botanical Drugs and the FDA. Journal of Integrative Dermatology. Published online April 23, 2025. www.jintegrativederm.org/article/136378-a-new-pathway-botanical-drugs-and-the-fdaKey table: ... See MoreSee Less
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Excited to share a fun interview on the LearnSkin podcast about a new way to talk about different aspects of picking a medication: www.learnskin.com/podcasts ... See MoreSee Less
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