Chicago Integrative Eczema Center

09/18/2025

Excited to share our recent paper showing the powerful effect of nemolizumab on itch in some truly difficult cases!

While it doesn't work for everyone, these are some really transformational cases.

Full paper here: https://jcadonline.com/nemolizumab-chronic-pruritus/

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09/15/2025

Dr. Keira Barr is hosting a free workshop on September 24th to support those navigating the overwhelm of skin flares and the stress that fuels them.

She writes:
"If looking in the mirror feels complicated, you’re not alone.
If you’re feeling anxious, numb, self-conscious, or just heavy in your own skin… there’s nothing wrong with you.
Here’s the truth:
You don’t owe anyone a performance of confidence.
You don’t have to contort yourself into a version that makes others comfortable.
And you don’t have to make your skin story meaningful to anyone but you."

📅 Wednesday, September 24
⏰ 4 pm PST / 7 pm EST
🎟️ Live on Zoom

Use this link to secure a spot: https://go.drkeirabarr.com/home-2636

She will cover:
• The hidden reasons flare cycles keep repeating
• How to stop shrinking your life just to avoid triggers
• What to do when it feels like your skin is running your life
• Ways to protect your peace even when your skin hasn’t changed yet

Learn why your skin won’t calm down — and how to break the flare cycle with Dr. Keira Barr’s science-backed, stress-sensitive approach.

09/09/2025

I am very excited to share our recent paper: "Hydrotherapy in Dermatology Past, Present and Future".

It is the culmination of lots of thinking about hydrotherapy as an important, underutilized modality in dermatology and is what I am hoping can be an important part of the next phase of my career.
It was also written with the late Dr. Robert Sidbury, and saddens me that he was not able to see this paper published.

Full Reference: Hydrotherapy in Dermatology Past, Present and Future: A panel of U.S. dermatologists explored Avène’s thermal spring water therapies, aiming to adapt its postbiotic-rich, inflammation-soothing treatments for broader implementation beyond France’s geographically limited Hydrotherapy Center. JOID, vol. 1, no. 1, Sep. 2025. https://jintegrativederm.org/doi/10.64550/joid.9k2bj967

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09/03/2025

I'm excited to share our recent paper on the atopic dermatitis continuum and how staphylococcus and the microbiome plays a role in disease.

Full Reference: Schachner LA, Hebert AA, Silverberg N, Andriessen A, Kwong PC, Gonzalez ME, West DP, and Lio P. The Atopic Dermatitis Continuum: An Updated Paradigm for a Common Disorder and a Novel Multipurpose Treatment Option. Journal of Drugs in Dermatology. 2025 Sept. 24(9):920-927. Doi: 10.36849/JDD.9230




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08/20/2025

I'm excited to share our recent paper on the role of Staph aureus in atopic dermatitis.

In loving memory of Robert Sidbury, who was part of this paper before his passing.

Full text here: https://jddonline.com/articles/saige-ii-role-of-staphylococcus-aureus-in-skin-barrier-dysfunction-development-severity-of-atopic-dermatitis-in-young-children-S1545961625P8968X/

Reference: Schachner LA, Andriessen A, Benjamin L, Gonzalez ME, Kwong P, Lio P, Sidbury R, Silverberg NB. SAIGE II: The Role of Staphylococcus aureus in Skin Barrier Dysfunction and the Development and Severity of Atopic Dermatitis in Young Children. Journal of drugs in dermatology: JDD. 2025 Aug 1;24(8):810-6.

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07/23/2025

https://reachmd.com/programs/dermconsult/helping-kids-thrive-addressing-eczema-early-with-systemic-therapies/35498/

From chronic sleep disruption to lasting developmental and psychological impacts, untreated eczema carries profound risks for children. But timely intervention with systemic options may help children regain sleep, joy, and daily function, especially when topical therapies fall short. Learn more with...

06/17/2025

So excited about the National Eczema Association EczemaExpo25! We're going to have an incredible time learning and sharing!

06/02/2025

Excited to share our recent paper: "Practical Algorithm on Topical Treatment of Flaring Atopic Dermatitis (AD) With or Without Secondary Infection."

Ref: Schachner LA, Hebert AA, Sidbury R, et al. Practical algorithm on topical treatment of flaring atopic dermatitis (AD) with or without secondary infection. J Drugs Dermatol. 2025;24(6):621-630. doi:10.36849/JDD.8967

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05/25/2025

I am excited to share our recent paper: "Beyond Ultraviolet: A Scoping Review of Light Treatments in Atopic Dermatitis."


Ref: Cespedes Zablah A, Griffin T, Lio P. Beyond Ultraviolet: A Scoping Review of Light Treatments in Atopic Dermatitis. Dermatitis®. 2025 May 20. https://doi.org/10.1089/derm.2025.009

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05/15/2025

Excited to share our recent paper "A Clinician’s Guide to Dupilumab-related Ocular Surface Disease."

Ref: Assaf S, Lio P, and Del Rosso JQ. A Clinician’s Guide to Dupilumab-related Ocular Surface Disease. J Clin Aesthet Dermatol. 2025;18(5):26–28. https://jcadonline.com/dupilumab-related-ocular-surface-disease/

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05/09/2025

https://www.medscape.com/slideshow/atopic-dermatitis-data-trends-2025a1000a6a

Atopic Dermatitis: Prevalence, Causes, Treatment Barriers

What’s driving the burden of atopic dermatitis in children and adults? Dive into the data on risk factors, disparities, and treatment challenges.

04/26/2025

Excited to share our paper on Balneotherapy! It's such a fascinating treatment modality that I wish we had more access to in the United States.

Ref: An M, Lio P. Balneotherapy: History and Modern Use in Dermatology. Journal of Dermatology for NPs & PAs. 2024; Aug/Sept (28-33).

Link: https://digitaleditions.walsworth.com/publication/?i=829572&p=42&view=issueViewer

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