Topical Vitamin B12 Cream: “Pink Magic”

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...

Habit Reversal Therapy

Habit reversal is a behavioral therapy to reduce scratching and give damaged skin time to heal. Special thanks to Danielle Millan for putting the pamphlet together and to Dr. Jennifer Greenberg (https://centerfordigitalmentalhealth.org) for her guidance and wisdom on...

Wet Wrap Therapy

Please note that wet wraps should be used only under the supervision of your health care provider. WetWrap PDF A handout for wet wraps adapted with permission from Dr. Sheilagh Maguiness, Children’s Hospital Boston.

Black Tea Compress

Researchers at the department of dermatology at the University of Lübeck, Germany, found a significant decrease in eczema severity and itch using a weak black tea compress. The fall in scores was rapid and dramatic. The scores fell to 12-31% of their original values...

Protopic and Elidel

Ideally, we would find the cause or trigger of the eczema, simply avoid it and thus not need any medications at all. That is the dream! It is, however, extremely rare in my experience, especially for the patients that make it to the Chicago Integrative Eczema Center....

Water and Bathing

A compromised (“leaky”) skin barrier is one of the main features of atopic dermatitis, and this means that lots of water can leak out of the skin, leaving it dry and irritated. It makes sense then, that the ancient practices of spa therapy and bath therapy...