Chicago Integrative Eczema Center

02/01/2026

I am very excited to share our recent review on therapies for topical steroid withdrawal syndrome (TSW). While there are still more unanswered questions than answered ones, I hope this is a step in the right direction and am grateful to those who built the foundation that this review is based upon. Moreover, I look forward to colleagues continuing to build and improve off of this.



Ref: Moon Y, Lio P. Therapeutic Update on Topical Steroid Withdrawal. Dermatitis. 2026;0(0). doi:10.1177/17103568251413232

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01/27/2026

I am excited to share our recent paper about topical steroids and the development of allergies in children.

Full Ref: Chau CA, Cyr SL, Gupta R, Lio P. Atopic Comorbidities and Topical Steroids in Early Childhood AtopicDermatitis: Are We Missing a Piece of the Puzzle? Clinical Reviews in Allergy & Immunology (2026) 69:3. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12016-025-09131-5

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01/18/2026

Very excited to share our paper "Ancient Botanicals and the Skin: Defining Dermatologic Ethnophytoconvergence as a Translational Framework for Pharmacognosy" spearheaded by Sandi Assaf!

Fascinating to see how many ancient plants were co-discovered across different cultures.

Full Reference: Assaf S, Lio P. Ancient Botanicals and the Skin: Defining Dermatologic Ethnophytoconvergence as a Translational Framework for Pharmacognosy. JAAD Reviews. 2025 Dec 30. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jdrv.2025.12.008

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01/15/2026

I am very excited to share our recent paper on OTC itch products. This was born from realizing that not only can these be helpful to many patients, but that some patients prefer them to prescription therapies, and that they are often excellent adjuncts even when using prescription drugs.



Full reference: MacIntyre D, and Lio P. Beyond the Prescription Pad: A Guide to Over-the-Counter Itch Management: Itch affects millions, disrupting sleep and quality of life. JOID, Jan. 2026, doi: https://jintegrativederm.org/doi/10.64550/joid.0sjtt120.

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01/04/2026

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

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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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