Damaged Moisture Barrier on My Face

[piano642]

Two months ago, I used a facial cleanser that, evidently, stripped the moisture barrier from my skin.  As I applied my night cream, I saw my skin split in several places on the tender area of my cheeks on either side of my nose.  The damaged skin looks granular in texture.  My dermatologist said to use Cetaphil Restoraderm Body Wash and Cetaphil Restoraderm Body Lotion.  That has helped somewhat, but more damage has occurred.  My skin feels raw sometimes, but not often itchy.   Recently, a sunken oval area has developed, approximately 1.5 cm x .5 cm.  It feels like my skin is getting eaten away.
How can I restore the moisture barrier on my face?  

[piano642]

Dr. Kaur,
Thank you for the information.  I will be seeing a third dermatologist tomorrow.

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
It can be due to contact dermatitis that you are having these symptoms. Avoid using any lotions and creams over the face for the meantime. Wash your face with a mild cleanser with moisturizing properties like Cetaphil. Pat your face dry. Then apply a good hypoallergenic moisturizer over the area and see if this improves. If the symptoms still persist then you can apply mild steroid like dermacort.

If the irritation persists then please get it evaluated from a dermatologist.

I hope it helps. Take care and regards.