Lack of skin moisture

[Guest guest]

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 -- it's role in preventing water from

escaping the skin, how the barrier becomes compromised when skin is

irritated or inflammed, and how healing can be encouraged by

decreasing skin reactants and applying oil or water-based silicon-

rich moisturizers (each has its supporters).

Good luck.

Marjorie

Marjorie Lazoff, MD