Fw: Lack of skin moisture and

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Re: Lack of skin moisture and

> epidermal protective barrier?

> I hope that someone can help me to understand this. I have copied and

pasted

> a recent post:

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> " Those who are discussing the relationship between dry skin and rosacea

> might be interested in searching the archives (Dr. Sy has written on

this),

> or self-educating in other ways, regarding the epidermal protective

barrier

> "

>

> 2 derms have said that my skin is inflammed due to skincare ( whether the

> harshness of the product and/or the over use of such products. me and my

> attempts at " fixing " my skin )

> Anyway, if the epidermal protective barrier has been compromised, is it

> possible that this has resulted in permanant damage??

>

> The former poster goes on to say that:

>

> " healing can be encouraged by decreasing skin reactants and applying oil

or

> water-based silicon- rich moisturizers (each has its supporters). "

>

> If healing can be encouraged, do you think that the amount of time it

takes

> for this to occur is directly related to the amount and/or severity og the

> damage?

>

> And finally , can I assume that the application of oul refers to one of

the

> 4 oils recommended by Dr. Nase and Dr. Sy. What about silicone based? does

> that refer to dimethicone. What are some other silicones??

>

> Thanks to all for the helpful posts. I have learned so much and you have

> cleared up son many of my questions.

>

>

> > Good luck.

> >

> > Marjorie

> >

> > Marjorie Lazoff, MD

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