Peter A. Lio, MD

Article

Mental Health Services: The Missing Piece or Missing Peace for Patients With Atopic Dermatitis

Author:

Peter A. Lio, MD

There is a well-established connection between the mind and the skin, and it is clear that this relationship is bidirectional—not only...

• Read More

Article

Dietary Triggers for Atopic Dermatitis in Children

Author:

Peter A. Lio, MD

It is important not to dismiss food as a factor in atopic dermatitis (AD), as it can play a number of roles in the condition.

• Read More

Article

Patch Testing on Dupilumab: Reliable or Not?

Author:

Peter A. Lio, MD

Patch testing is important to help determine a possible allergic contactant, but there is confusion about its accuracy in patients taking dupilumab...

• Read More

Video

Atopic Dermatitis and Peanut Allergy Prevention: New Guidelines

Author:

Peter A. Lio, MD

Delaying introduction of allergenic foods such as peanuts in infants with atopic dermatitis may not be appropriate. Dr. Peter Lio reviews new guide...

• Read More

Article

Updated Guidelines on Peanut Allergy Prevention in Infants With Atopic Dermatitis

Author:

Peter A. Lio, MD

• Read More

Article

Identification of Cutaneous Warts: Cryotherapy-Induced Acetowhitelike Epithelium

Author:

Peter A. Lio, MD

Cutaneous warts are benign proliferations of the epidermis that occur secondary to human papillomavirus infection. The diagnosis of cutaneous wart...

• Read More

Article

In-Office Diagnosis of Cutaneous Mycosis: A Comparison of Potassium Hydroxide, Swartz-Lamkins, and Chlorazol Black E Fungal Stains

Author:

Peter A. Lio, MD

Cutaneous mycosis represents the most common type of skin infection and accounts for up to 17% of dermatology office visits.

• Read More

Article

Derm emergencies— detecting early signs of trouble

Author:

Peter A. Lio, MD

Life-threatening dermatologic conditions do not always present with classic findings. This review—and the accompanying images—will hel...

• Read More