Resources

An ever-expanding collection of resources to explore on eczema. Videos, handouts, and pamphlets of interest can be found here.

Videos

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...

Hypnosis and Eczema

A short summary video of an excellent talk by Dr. Elizabeth Fung on hypnosis and relaxation in eczema.

Welcome

An introduction to the Chicago Integrative Eczema Center.

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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

All About Itch Handout

Attached please find the handout from the September 2023 Chicago Integrative Eczema Center meeting about itch: All About Itch 2023

Habit Reversal

The go-to for all you need to know about habit reversal for atopic dermatitis/atopic eczema.