Chicago Integrative Eczema Center

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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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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