Chicago Integrative Eczema Center

04/24/2026

Dr. Ian Myles is doing a study on topical probiotics! Please send this to anyone who might be interested in being a participant--there is compensation as well! Email at: Jodi. Blake@nih.gov

04/24/2026

https://practicaldermatology.com/series/type-ii-inflammation-journal-club/the-benefits-of-balneotherapy-for-atopic-dermatitis/39776

Practical Dermatology editorial board member Peter Lio, MD, and Karan Lal, DO, MS, FAAD, discuss the use of balneotherapy as an adjunctive treatment for d…

04/21/2026

Green space may be one of the keys to understanding eczema!
https://www.healio.com/news/allergy-asthma/20260420/earlylife-residential-greenness-linked-to-reduced-risk-for-atopic-dermatitis

Japanese children with high vs. low exposure to residential greenness in the first 6 months of life had a reduced risk for atopic dermatitis up to age 5 years, according to results published in Pediatric Allergy and Immunology.“These findings highlight the potential importance of early-life re...

04/16/2026

Really nice to talk with Korey Capozza of Global Parents for Eczema Research on new treatments! https://www.gper.org/podcast/episode-54-new-eczema-treatments-for-kids

04/13/2026

I'm excited to share our recent paper with you on Nontraditional moisturizers including beef tallow.


Ref: Hunt A, Kuritza V, Lio P. From the Kitchen to Your Skin: A Review of Nontraditional Moisturizers. Journal of Integrative Dermatology. 2024.
https://jintegrativederm.org/doi/10.64550/joid.4vvarv96

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04/06/2026

https://nextstepsinderm.com/derm-topics/patient-buzz-poorly-controlled-atopic-dermatitis-the-expert-weighs-in/

Board Certified Dermatologist Dr. Peter Lio shares guidance on recognizing and addressing poorly controlled atopic dermatitis (AD).

04/02/2026

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j7vubAOsFgg

Talking with two wonderful patients about the burden of vitiligo and alopecia areata.

The Derma Care Access Network hosted a webinar featuring a brief discussion of the burden of vitiligo and alopecia areata from a health care provider in the ...

03/25/2026

I am excited to share our recent paper: "Autism Spectrum Disorder and Atopic Dermatitis: A Link with Important Considerations for Dermatologic Care."

Full reference: McIntyreCA and Lio PA. Autism Spectrum Disorder and Atopic Dermatitis: A Link withImportant Considerations for Dermatologic Care. The Dermatology Digest. 2026March/April; 22-26. https://tdd.mydigitalpublication.com/march-april-2026/page-22

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03/18/2026

Excited to share our recent paper on non-pharmacologic approaches to itch!

Full ref: MacIntyre D, Lio P. Calming the Itch: Evidence-Based Non-pharmacologic Interventions for Chronic Pruritus. Journal of Integrative Dermatology. Published online 2026. https://jintegrativederm.org/doi/10.64550/joid.x3nm1829

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03/11/2026

I'm excited to share our recent paper on indigo in dermatology.

Full Ref: Zourob J, Lio P. Indigo Naturalis in Dermatology: Current Evidence and Clinical
Applications. Journal of Integrative Dermatology; vol. 1, no. 1, Mar. 2026. https://jintegrativederm.org/doi/10.64550/joid.s4x2mw93

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02/27/2026

I'm excited to share our recent paper on canine and pediatric atopic dermatitis. Veterinary dermatologists and human dermatologists can learn a lot from each other, I think!


Roux J, An M, and Lio P. Canine–Pediatric Parallels in Atopic Dermatitis: What Can We Learn from Each Other?. Journal of Integrative Dermatology, vol. 1, no. 1, Feb. 2026.
Full Paper: https://jintegrativederm.org/doi/10.64550/joid.5pjgsp11

02/27/2026

I am excited to share our recent paper on the botanical drugs in dermatology.


Cannon C, Lio P. From Root to Regulation: The Pharmacognostic Journey of Botanical
Drugs in Dermatology. Journal of Integrative Dermatology, vol. 1, no. 1, Feb. 2026.

Full paper: https://jintegrativederm.org/doi/10.64550/joid.xwjrsh27