Peter Lio, MD

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Peter Lio, M.D., is assistant professor of clinical dermatology and pediatrics at Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine, and private practice, Dermatology and Aesthetics of Wicker Park, Wicker Park, Chicago.

Articles

Alternative therapies hold promise for rosacea

Peter Lio, MD

June 21st 2016

Some unconventional therapies for rosacea get to the root of the problem, with apparent positive impacts on inflammation, skin barrier dysfunction and vascular function.

The surprising benefits of coconut oil in skin therapy

Peter Lio, MD

February 8th 2016

There seems to be renewed interest in coconut and other natural oils, with topics as far-flung as using coconut oil as a sunscreen (spoiler: it didn’t work very well!) Here, we’ll tell you where it does show promise.

Skin barrier benefits of sunflower seed oil

Peter Lio, MD

July 13th 2015

Safe, inexpensive, and widely available, sunflower oil seems a reasonable consideration for any patient with impaired skin barrier, so long as there is not a known sunflower seed allergy.

The Irregular Border

Peter Lio, MD

February 8th 2015

There is increasing interest in so-called alternative medicine. Both patients and practitioners are clearly interested in this domain and this is in striking contrast to the bright, shining edifice of evidence-based medicine.

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