by Dr. Peter Lio | Aug 6, 2023 | Words
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...
by Dr. Peter Lio | Jul 31, 2023 | Words
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.
by Dr. Peter Lio | Jun 15, 2023 | Words
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...
by SC | Apr 19, 2023 | Words
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....
by SC | Apr 19, 2023 | Words
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...
by SC | Apr 19, 2023 | Words
Healthy human skin has an acidc pH of about 4 to 6, the so-called “acid mantle”. An increase in pH (more basic or alkaline) can disrupt the activity of enzymes involved in barrier function and anti-microbial protection, resulting in bacterial overgrowth...
