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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

Home “Spa” Therapy

A simple home “spa” therapy approach that is inspired by the Avène Hydrotherapy Center in France!

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

Chicago Integrative Eczema Center

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

Such an incredible experience with tremendous impact for so many patients! I'm very proud to have been part of this with Avène. #beyondtheflare #eczema #atopicdermatitis ... See MoreSee Less
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I am very excited to share our recent paper "A Consensus on Staphylococcus Aureus Exacerbated Atopic Dermatitis and the Need for a Novel Treatment." Full reference: Schachner LA, Andriessen A, Gonzalez ME, Lal K, Hebert AA, Eichenfield LF, Lio P. A Consensus on Staphylococcus Aureus Exacerbated Atopic Dermatitis and the Need for a Novel Treatment. J Drugs Dermatol. 2024;23(10): doi:10.36849/JDD.8240Key quote: ... See MoreSee Less
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Very excited to share our recent paper: Efficacy of Over-the-Counter Moisturizers in Pediatric Atopic Dermatitis.Full Ref: Osher GR, Madkins K & Lio P. Efficacy of Over-the-Counter Moisturizers in Pediatric Atopic Dermatitis: An Update to a Systematic Review. Curr Derm Rep (2024). doi.org/10.1007/s13671-024-00453-9 #atopicdermatitis #moisturizers Key quote: ... See MoreSee Less
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