Integrative Approach for Chronic Eczema That Keeps Coming Back
For individuals experiencing persistent eczema that improves temporarily, then flares again — despite treatment.
A physician-led, integrative approach designed to help you understand what may be driving your eczema and how to move toward more stable skin over time.
Designed for people who have not achieved lasting results with their current care
You’re in the right place if…
Your eczema improves with treatment, but continues to return
You've used topical steroids or prescriptions without lasting relief
Your skin feels reactive, unpredictable, or difficult to manage
You're managing flares, but not seeing long-term improvement
You want to understand what may be contributing to your eczema
Why eczema often doesn't fully resolve
Many eczema treatments focus on calming symptoms during a flare. While this can be helpful short-term, it often doesn't address the broader factors that may be contributing to ongoing inflammation. In clinical practice, this can look like:
Temporary improvement followed by recurrence
Increasing reliance on topical treatments
Skin that becomes more reactive over time
Eczema is often influenced by multiple systems — including barrier function, immune signaling, and microbiome balance. Without addressing these layers, long-term stability can be difficult to achieve.
A more comprehensive approach to eczema care
Care is designed to support your skin through a personalized, ongoing process.
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Comprehensive Evaluation
We begin with a detailed review of your history, triggers, and prior treatments to better understand your specific pattern of eczema.
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Personalized Strategy
Your plan may include:
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Barrier repair strategies
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Inflammation support
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Microbiome considerations
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Nutritional and lifestyle factors
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Ongoing Refinement
Follow-up visits are used to assess progress and adjust your plan over time, supporting more consistent improvement.
What this approach offers
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A more individualized understanding of your eczema
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A plan tailored to your specific presentation
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Ongoing adjustments as your skin responds
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A broader framework for managing chronic inflammation
Other conditions
Care extends to a range of chronic and inflammatory dermatologic conditions.
Dr. Meghan Larivee
Dr. Larivee is a naturopathic physician with over 15 years of experience, focusing on chronic dermatologic conditions including eczema, acne, and topical steroid withdrawal.
Her work integrates dermatologic science with a systems-based approach to better understand complex, treatment-resistant skin conditions.