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

Latest Resources

October Recording with Dr. Friedman on Circadian Rhythms

Video link here: https://youtu.be/ebqkXbMnRmM Featured Speaker: Dr. Olivia Hsu Friedman The Rhythm is Gonna Get You: How your circadian clock affects Eczema and Well Being Contact info: https://amethystacu.com/about-2/ Paper about L-histidine:...

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...

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

Chicago Integrative Eczema Center

2 weeks ago

Chicago Integrative Eczema Center
I am very excited to share our recent paper about a neat concept: "PDE4 Inhibitor-Responsive Dermatoses". Ref: Chau CA, Baldwin HE, Del Rosso JQ, Harper JC, Lain E, Schlesinger T, Shahbaz A, Woolery-Lloyd H, Jaworski JC, Seal MS, Hanna D, and Lio P. PDE4 Inhibitor-Responsive Dermatoses: An Emerging Concept in Dermatology. J Clin Aesthet Dermatol. 2025;18(12):50–65. �Full Paper: jcadonline.com/pde4-inhibitor-responsive-dermatoses/Figure: ... See MoreSee Less

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I'm very excited to share our recent paper about a framework for shared decision making in atopic dermatitis!#atopicdermatitis #treatment National Eczema AssociationRef: An M, Lio P. Reaching for the Stars in Atopic Dermatitis: Efficacy, Safety, Tolerability, Accessibility, and Remission/Remittive Effects (ESTAR). J Clin Aesthet Dermatol. 2025;18(11):16–20. jcadonline.com/reaching-for-the-stars-in-atopic-dermatitis-efficacy-safety-tolerability/Key figure: ... See MoreSee Less

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I am very excited to share our recent paper on patient and caregiver perceptions on education and treatment needs in atopic dermatitis.#atopicdermatitis Full Ref: Willard, K., Novak, Š., Lio, P.A. et al. Patient and Caregiver Perceptions on Education and Treatment Needs in Atopic Dermatitis from an International Survey. Dermatol Ther (Heidelb) (2025). doi.org/10.1007/s13555-025-01587-9Key Summary Points: ... See MoreSee Less

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I'm very excited to share our recent paper on the effect of biologics on the cutaneous microbiome.Full Ref: Lewin I, Lio P. The Effect of Biologics on the Cutaneous Microbiome in Atopic Dermatitis: A Review. Journal of Integrative Dermatology. Published online 2025. #eczema #biologics #microbiomeFull link: jintegrativederm.org/doi/10.64550/joid.yfyf1751Key Table: ... See MoreSee Less

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I'm excited to share our recent paper on Triphala in Dermatology.Full Ref: Kiszluk A, Lio P. Triphala in Dermatology: A Systematic Review. Journal of Integrative Dermatology. Published online 2025. #Triphala Link: jintegrativederm.org/doi/10.64550/joid.0y0qtz33Key paragraph: ... See MoreSee Less

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