Thanks to all who have shared advice. My friend will be out of town til after the holidays, so I have some time to experiment with moisturizers, etc. and may try to get an appointment with my doctor. I'd really like for things to work out. I have spoken to him by phone and email - I don't think he is upset so maybe it wasn't as much of a disaster as I thought. I'm game to try again, but this time properly prepared.