Cosmetic camouflage advice improves quality of life

Holme, S.A.; Beattie, P.E.; Fleming, Colin

doi:10.1046/j.1365-2133.2002.04900.x

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“…Other studies, evaluating patients with different disfiguring dermatoses, found that quality of life improvement was, at least partly, determined by the underlying condition [10, 17]. This is the first study on a larger sample of exclusively vitiligo patients.…”

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“…These two items were more affected in women with potentially disfiguring skin diseases but also in a vitiligo sample with equally distributed sexes [3, 17, 22]. Further analysis of the DLQI items in this study shows that vitiligo impairs the patient’s functioning in social and leisure activities, especially when affected body parts are visible or outside home or the family.…”

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“…Indeed, changing or manipulating the appearance with cosmetics promotes the social and psychological well-being in general [16]. Cosmetic camouflage improves the quality of life in various skin diseases, but the number of evaluated vitiligo patients is small [10, 17]. In order to support giving advice of camouflage in the approach of vitiligo patients, more evidence of the psychosocial benefit of camouflage in vitiligo is needed.…”

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Quality of Life and Stigmatization Profile in a Cohort of Vitiligo Patients and Effect of the Use of Camouflage

Ongenae¹,

Dierckxsens²,

Brochez³

et al. 2005

Dermatology

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Background: Few studies have paid attention to the effects of treatment interventions on the psychosocial consequences of vitiligo. Objectives: To quantify and analyse the psychosocial benefit of the use of camouflage in vitiligo patients. Patients and Methods: 78 vitiligo patients completed the Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI) and an adapted stigmatization questionnaire, and 62 of them completed the DLQI after at least a 1-month use of camouflage. Results: The initial mean overall DLQI score (n = 78) is 6.9 (SD 5.6). The mean global stigmatization score is 38%. Disease extent and disease severity are strong predictors of the DLQI (p < 0.0001). Vitiligo on the face/head/neck substantially affects the DLQI, independently of degree of involvement. The mean DLQI score before and after use of camouflage (n = 62) is 7.3 (SD 5.6) and 5.9 (SD 5.2; p = 0.006). Mainly the high-scoring items ‘feelings of embarrassment and self consciousness’ and ‘choice of clothing’ improve. Predictors of improvement are higher DLQI scores (p = 0.0005) and higher total severity scores (p = 0.03). Conclusions: Camouflage can be recommended, particularly in patients with higher DLQI scores or self-assessed disease severity. Patients with minor involvement of the face benefit from camouflage.

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Quality of Life and Stigmatization Profile in a Cohort of Vitiligo Patients and Effect of the Use of Camouflage

Ongenae¹,

Dierckxsens²,

Brochez³

et al. 2005

Dermatology

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154

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“…For patients with acne who do not wish to undergo surgical or physical interventions (i.e. laser treatments, injection, and plastic surgery), simple cosmetic cover on the acne scars, oily skin, or discoloration can improve the reported QOL [11][12][13][14].…”

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Preliminary Research on the Effect of Cosmetic Containing Ginseng Extract on Quality of Life of Healthy Women Based on Skindex-16

Cho

Park²,

Kwon³

et al. 2015

Journal of the Society of Cosmetic Scientists of Korea

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Abstract:This study is designed to analyze the effect of skincare using cosmetic containing ginseng extract, on improving quality of life (QOL) of healthy women, with blind testing. QOL is a concept that represents how one's disease or health condition can physically, psychologically, and socially influence his or her daily life. The study was conducted to assess the effect of a ginseng cosmetic preparation on quality of life (QOL) using the Skindex-16 score, stratified by blind versus non-blinded option. 45 healthy women aged between 30 and 49 years with no skin disease were recruited for this study. Volunteers were divided into two groups. Group A (n = 22) received anti-aging cream with ginseng extract in the original packaging, which included the brand name and logo. Group B (n = 23) received the

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“…These prior treatment options include cosmetic tattooing, mediumdepth chemical peels, carbon dioxide resurfacing, dermabrasion, skin grafting, and cosmetic camouflage. [5][6][7][8] popigmentation is needed. A treatment that increases melanin production could theoretically correct hypopigmentation regardless of whether it is caused by hypomelanocytosis, hypomelanosis, or optical factors.…”

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The Safety and Efficacy of the 308-nm Excimer Laser for Pigment Correction of Hypopigmented Scars and Striae Alba

Alexiades-Armenakas

Bernstein

Friedman³

et al. 2004

Arch Dermatol

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To assess the safety and efficacy of the 308-nm excimer laser in pigment correction of hypopigmented scars and striae alba.Design: Institutional review board-approved randomized controlled trial.Setting: Private research center.Patients: Volunteer sample of 31 adult subjects with hypopigmented scars or striae alba distributed on the face, torso, or extremities.Interventions: Lesions were randomized to receive treatment or not, with site-matched normal control areas. Treatments were initiated with a minimal erythema dose minus 50 mJ/cm 2 to affected areas. Subsequent treatments were performed biweekly until 50% to 75% pigment correction, then every 2 weeks thereafter until a maximum of 10 treatments, 75% increase in colorimetric measurements, or 100% visual pigment correction.Main Outcome Measures: Pigment correction by visual and colorimetric assessments compared with untreated control lesions and site-matched normal skin before each treatment and at 1-, 2-, 4-, and 6-month follow-up intervals. Occurrence of erythema, blistering, dyspigmentation, or other adverse effects was monitored. Results:The percentage pigment correction by both assessments increased in direct proportion to the number of treatments. The mean percentage pigment correction by visual assessment relative to control of 61% (95% confidence interval [CI], 55%-67%) for scars and 68% (95% CI, 62%-74%) for striae was achieved after 9 treatments. The mean percentage pigmentation by colorimetric measurements relative to control of 101% (95% CI, 99%-103%) for scars and 102% (95% CI, 99%-104%) for striae was achieved after 9 treatments. Both sets of values gradually declined toward baseline levels during the 6-month follow-up. No blistering or dyspigmentation occurred.Conclusions: Therapy with the 308-nm excimer laser is safe and effective in pigment correction of hypopigmented scars and striae alba. Mean final pigment correction rates relative to control sites of approximately 60% to 70% by visual assessment and 100% by colorimetric analysis were observed after 9 treatments administered biweekly. Maintenance treatment every 1 to 4 months is required to sustain the cosmetic benefit.

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Cosmetic camouflage advice improves quality of life

Abstract: When assessed at 1 month, attendance at a cosmetic camouflage clinic appears to improve QoL significantly.

Cited by 121 publications

References 10 publications

Quality of Life and Stigmatization Profile in a Cohort of Vitiligo Patients and Effect of the Use of Camouflage

Quality of Life and Stigmatization Profile in a Cohort of Vitiligo Patients and Effect of the Use of Camouflage

Preliminary Research on the Effect of Cosmetic Containing Ginseng Extract on Quality of Life of Healthy Women Based on Skindex-16

The Safety and Efficacy of the 308-nm Excimer Laser for Pigment Correction of Hypopigmented Scars and Striae Alba

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