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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.

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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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Chicago Integrative Eczema Center

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
Very excited to share our paper "Ancient Botanicals and the Skin: Defining Dermatologic Ethnophytoconvergence as a Translational Framework for Pharmacognosy" spearheaded by Sandi Assaf! Fascinating to see how many ancient plants were co-discovered across different cultures.Full Reference: Assaf S, Lio P. Ancient Botanicals and the Skin: Defining Dermatologic Ethnophytoconvergence as a Translational Framework for Pharmacognosy. JAAD Reviews. 2025 Dec 30. doi.org/10.1016/j.jdrv.2025.12.008Table: ... See MoreSee Less

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2 weeks ago

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I am very excited to share our recent paper on OTC itch products. This was born from realizing that not only can these be helpful to many patients, but that some patients prefer them to prescription therapies, and that they are often excellent adjuncts even when using prescription drugs. #itch Full reference: MacIntyre D, and Lio P. Beyond the Prescription Pad: A Guide to Over-the-Counter Itch Management: Itch affects millions, disrupting sleep and quality of life. JOID, Jan. 2026, doi: jintegrativederm.org/doi/10.64550/joid.0sjtt120.Some of the tables (there are 7 in all!): ... See MoreSee Less

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4 weeks ago

Chicago Integrative Eczema Center
I am excited to share our recent paper on the Skin-Immune-Neuro-Gastro-Endocrine (SINGE) System. Full Reference: Paz M, Lio P. Skin-Immune-Neuro-Gastro-Endocrine (SINGE) System: Lighting the Fire on Atopic Dermatitis Research. Dermatology Practical & Conceptual. 2025 Oct 1;15(4):e20255329. 10.5826/dpc.1504a5329 Key figures: ... See MoreSee Less

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2 months ago

Chicago Integrative Eczema Center
I am beyond delighted to share our recent publication: Topical Steroid Withdrawal (TSW) Syndrome: Developing Diagnostic Criteria through a Modified Delphi Method.#TSW #eczemaThis took more than 2 years and I am incredibly grateful to all who carried this to completion!Paper here: doi.org/10.1093/bjd/ljaf518​Ref: Hsu C, Guo L, Adams D, Davis D, Eichenfield L, Friedman OH, Harris S, Serrao R, Sheary B, Shi V, Sidbury R, Simpson E, Yu J, and Lio P. Topical Steroid Withdrawal (TSW) Syndrome: Developing Diagnostic Criteria through a Modified Delphi Method. British Journal of Dermatology, 2025; ljaf518, doi.org/10.1093/bjd/ljaf518Key figure: ... See MoreSee Less

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