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Is Your Skin Barrier Damaged? Here’s How a Dermatologist Can Help

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Did you know that your skin loses water at 25 times the normal rate when its protective barrier becomes damaged? Your skin barrier functions as a protective wall made of lipids, proteins, and dead skin cells that prevents water loss while blocking harmful substances from entering. When this barrier becomes compromised, skin becomes vulnerable to irritation, infection, and accelerated aging.
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