Chicago Integrative Eczema Center

23/07/2025

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...

17/06/2025

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

02/06/2025

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

Key flowchart:

25/05/2025

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

One of the tables:

15/05/2025

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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09/05/2025

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.

26/04/2025

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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26/04/2025

Some thoughts on misconceptions in atopic dermatitis: https://www.dermatologytimes.com/view/ad-misconceptions-with-peter-lio-md

While dietary changes can help slightly, they’re not a cure-all for most patients with AD.

23/04/2025

Excited to share our paper "A New Pathway: Botanical Drugs and the FDA." This is an exciting area that I don't think gets talked about enough. More importantly, there are some exciting medications on the horizon for this pathway!

Full Ref: Cespedes Zablah A, Lio P. A New Pathway: Botanical Drugs and the FDA. Journal of Integrative Dermatology. Published online April 23, 2025. https://www.jintegrativederm.org/article/136378-a-new-pathway-botanical-drugs-and-the-fda

Key table:

17/04/2025

Excited to share a fun interview on the LearnSkin podcast about a new way to talk about different aspects of picking a medication: https://www.learnskin.com/podcasts

07/04/2025

Excited to share our recent paper all about sleep in atopic dermatitis!



Ref: Yu SY and Lio PA. Antihistamines in Atopic Dermatitis: To Sleep or Not to Sleep? The Dermatology Digest. March/April 2025. Pages 18-21.

THE IRREGULAR BORDER ANTIHISTAMINES IN ATOPIC DERMATITIS: SHIN YOUNG YU is a medical school student at Rosalind Franklin University in North Chicago, IL. To Sleep or Not to Sleep? By Shin Young Yu and Peter A. Lio, MD N PETER A. LIO, MD, is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Dermatology and Pediatric...

05/04/2025

Very excited to have the amazing Dr. Keira Barr presenting at our upcoming Chicago Integrative Eczema Center meeting in June! Check it out here: https://chicagoeczema.com/virtual-meeting-2/

And a new handout from Dr. Barr here: https://chicagoeczema.com/3-steps-to-soothe-your-skin/

Dr. Keira Barr is a dual-board certified dermatologist and pioneer in somatic psycho-dermatology. She has helped hundreds of patients break the stress-flare cycle and calm their skin!