Published On: Apr 5, 2021
Last Updated On: May 15, 2023
It’s an exciting time to be a dermatologist. Among the many new treatments on the horizon for people with eczema, JAK inhibitors stand out. Dr. Peter Lio joins us to answer our questions about these up-and-coming drugs on this episode of Eczema Out Loud.
Peter Lio, MD, is an Assistant Professor of Clinical Dermatology and Pediatrics at Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine and the founding director of the Chicago Integrative Eczema Center. His clinical practice is at Medical Dermatology Associates of Chicago.
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