Chicago Integrative Eczema Center

01/04/2026

I am excited to share our recent paper on the Skin-Immune-Neuro-Gastro-Endocrine (SINGE) System.

Full Reference:
Paz M, Lio P. Skin-Immune-Neuro-Gastro-Endocrine (SINGE) System: Lighting the Fire on Atopic Dermatitis Research. Dermatology Practical & Conceptual. 2025 Oct 1;15(4):e20255329. 10.5826/dpc.1504a5329

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12/30/2025

I'm very excited to share our recent update on eyelid dermatitis.


Full Reference: Shah M and Lio P. Eyelid Dermatitis: An Update for Clinicians. JDNPPA. 2025 Nov/Dec: 17-21.

CLINICAL CONVERSATIONS Eyelid Dermatitis: An Update for Clinicians By Malay Shah, BS, and Peter A. Lio, MD INTRODUCTION Eyelid dermatitis (ED) is a common yet vexing clinical presentation with a broad dierential that poses distinct therapeutic challenges. The eyelid skin is delicate, highly vascular...

12/12/2025

I am beyond delighted to share our recent publication:
Topical Steroid Withdrawal (TSW) Syndrome: Developing Diagnostic Criteria through a Modified Delphi Method.



This took more than 2 years and I am incredibly grateful to all who carried this to completion!

Paper here: https://doi.org/10.1093/bjd/ljaf518​

Ref: Hsu C, Guo L, Adams D, Davis D, Eichenfield L, Friedman OH, Harris S, Serrao R, Sheary B, Shi V, Sidbury R, Simpson E, Yu J, and Lio P. Topical Steroid Withdrawal (TSW) Syndrome: Developing Diagnostic Criteria through a Modified Delphi Method. British Journal of Dermatology, 2025; ljaf518, https://doi.org/10.1093/bjd/ljaf518

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12/02/2025

I am very excited to share our recent paper about a neat concept: "PDE4 Inhibitor-Responsive Dermatoses".

Ref: Chau CA, Baldwin HE, Del Rosso JQ, Harper JC, Lain E, Schlesinger T, Shahbaz A, Woolery-Lloyd H, Jaworski JC, Seal MS, Hanna D, and Lio P. PDE4 Inhibitor-Responsive Dermatoses: An Emerging Concept in Dermatology. J Clin Aesthet Dermatol. 2025;18(12):50–65. �

Full Paper: https://jcadonline.com/pde4-inhibitor-responsive-dermatoses/

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11/10/2025

I'm very excited to share our recent paper about a framework for shared decision making in atopic dermatitis!

National Eczema Association

Ref: An M, Lio P. Reaching for the Stars in Atopic Dermatitis: Efficacy, Safety, Tolerability, Accessibility, and Remission/Remittive Effects (ESTAR). J Clin Aesthet Dermatol. 2025;18(11):16–20. https://jcadonline.com/reaching-for-the-stars-in-atopic-dermatitis-efficacy-safety-tolerability/

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11/10/2025

I am very excited to share our recent paper on patient and caregiver perceptions on education and treatment needs in atopic dermatitis.



Full Ref: Willard, K., Novak, Š., Lio, P.A. et al. Patient and Caregiver Perceptions on Education and Treatment Needs in Atopic Dermatitis from an International Survey. Dermatol Ther (Heidelb) (2025). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13555-025-01587-9

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11/08/2025

I'm very excited to share our recent paper on the effect of biologics on the cutaneous microbiome.

Full Ref: Lewin I, Lio P. The Effect of Biologics on the Cutaneous Microbiome in Atopic Dermatitis: A Review. Journal of Integrative Dermatology. Published online 2025.



Full link: https://jintegrativederm.org/doi/10.64550/joid.yfyf1751

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11/08/2025

I'm excited to share our recent paper on Triphala in Dermatology.
Full Ref: Kiszluk A, Lio P. Triphala in Dermatology: A Systematic Review. Journal of Integrative Dermatology. Published online 2025.



Link: https://jintegrativederm.org/doi/10.64550/joid.0y0qtz33

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11/08/2025

I'm very excited to share our recent paper on Mindfulness-Based Techniques in the Treatment of Atopic Dermatitis.



Full Ref: Khalil NB, Edwards E, Lio P. Mindfulness-Based Techniques in the Treatment of Atopic Dermatitis: A Narrative Review. Journal of Integrative Dermatology. Published online 2025.

Link: https://jintegrativederm.org/doi/10.64550/joid.mkexbj62

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10/29/2025

I'm excited to share our recent paper "Role of dietary intervention in the management of selected skin diseases."



Full reference:
Shah VK, Tran T, Chang SJ, Sadur A, Lio PA, Choudhary S. Role of dietary intervention in the management of selected skin diseases: A systematic review. Journal of Integrative Dermatology. Published online 2025. https://jintegrativederm.org/index.php/joid/article/view/111

10/18/2025

Olivia Hsu Friedman did a wonderful presentation today on circadian rhythms in eczema:

Featured Speaker: Dr. Olivia Hsu Friedman The Rhythm is Gonna Get You: How your circadian clock affects Eczema and Well Being

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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