Resources
An ever-expanding collection of resources to explore on eczema. Videos, handouts, and pamphlets of interest can be found here.
Videos
July Meeting Video: Hypnosis with Dr. Lisa Lombard
Thank you to all who joined us for the July Meeting: Hypnotherapy with Dr. Lisa Lombard!
May Meeting Video: Mind-Body Connection
Thank you to all who joined us for the May Meeting on “The Mind-Body Connection in Eczema”!
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.
January Meeting: Steroids Friend or Foe with Dr. Peter Lio
Hello! Thank you to all who joined us for the January meeting! The recording is now posted here: https://us06web.zoom.us/rec/share/_FIfEo2HgaeMrgnHdUatyfsTFwTooabnreTTdqqFDWh02jhfE3M06xD-1LvnBXWb.CbcC8If5sHgbqymg?startTime=1706380141000 Passcode: ^tt26VT^ Thank...
November Meeting with Dr. Olivia Hsu Friedman
November Meeting video recap and links!
Integrative Approaches to Eczema with Dr. Lio
Dr. Lio on Integrative Approaches to Eczema, the July 8, 2023 Meeting.
Eczema and Diet with Jennifer Fugo
Jennifer Fugo on Sept 17, 2022 on Eczema and Diet
Hypnosis and Eczema
A short summary video of an excellent talk by Dr. Elizabeth Fung on hypnosis and relaxation in eczema.
Food Allergies and Eczema
An interview with Dr. Jennifer Kim, an Allergist interested in food allergy.
Welcome
An introduction to the Chicago Integrative Eczema Center.
Words
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...
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.
Hempseed Oil
Hempseed oil is a rich and balanced source of omega-6 and omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids
Eau d’Alibour (Alibour’s Water or Dalibour’s Water)
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.
All About Itch Handout
Attached please find the handout from the September 2023 Chicago Integrative Eczema Center meeting about itch: All About Itch 2023
Links
National Eczema Association
A very helpful place for patients and families to learn about eczema and get support
La Fondation pour la Dermatite Atpique (Atopic Dermatitis Foundation)
A wonderful foundation based in France with many resources for eczema.
Medical Dermatology Associates of Chicago
Dr. Lio’s Clinical office.
Atopic Dermatits/Eczema Overview (Dermnet)
A more detailed look at atopic dermatitis from the New Zealand Dermatological Society.
What is Integrative Medicine?
Excellent short article by Dr. Andrew Weil on this topic.
Habit Reversal
The go-to for all you need to know about habit reversal for atopic dermatitis/atopic eczema.