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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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OCTOBER MEETING!
Please join us for our upcoming meeting!
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
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:...
Global Parents for Eczema Research Podcast (Audio only)
Global Parents for Eczema Research Podcast Episode 1: New ideas and ancient science
August Recording with Dr. Lio on the Microbiome
Recording of the Aug 9th, 2025 meeting on the microbiome.
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:...
3 Steps to Soothe Your Skin
Here are 3 steps to soothe your skin from Dr. Keira Barr!
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
The State of Prevention of Atopic Dermatitis: An Updated Review
doi.org
Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic inflammatory skin disorder that has a high worldwide prevalence and carries substantial psychosocial and financial burden. As such, the prevention of AD is an impo....