by Dr. Peter Lio | Apr 6, 2024 | Words
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...
by Dr. Peter Lio | Feb 12, 2024 | Words
Light therapy encompasses a wide range of treatments in dermatology, ranging from ultraviolet B to aesthetic lasers and beyond. Using low intensity non-coherent light in the visible spectrum is often referred to as photobiomodulation therapy (PBT) or low-level light...
by Dr. Peter Lio | Nov 14, 2023 | Words
Hempseed oil is a rich and balanced source of omega-6 and omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids. It has been used as a food and medicine for at least 3000 years in China. Dietary hempseed oil and olive oil were compared in a 20-week randomized, single-blind crossover...
by Dr. Peter Lio | Oct 31, 2023 | Words
An old remedy (prescription only) that has some anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory, and wound-healing effects that may be useful in some situations, though must be used with caution. (With special thanks to Dr. Paul Bigliardi in Minneapolis for teaching me about...
by Dr. Peter Lio | Sep 12, 2023 | Words
Attached please find the handout from the September 2023 Chicago Integrative Eczema Center meeting about itch: All About Itch 2023
by Dr. Peter Lio | Aug 14, 2023 | Words
Remarkably, several studies have shown benefit using a topical preparation of vitamin B12 for atopic dermatitis: Stücker M, Pieck C, Stoerb C, Niedner R, Hartung J, Altmeyer P. Topical vitamin B12—a new therapeutic approach in atopic dermatitis—evaluation of efficacy...
