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Pol J Cosmetol 2009, 12(3): 205-211pl,enadd to cart

The influence of skin camouflage on the quality of life of patients with vitiligo


Sylwia Dankowska 1,2/, Barbara Raszeja-Kotelba 2/, Natalia Jóźwiak, Sebastian Kuczyński 1,2/, Gerard Nowak 1/

1/ Katedra i Zakład Naturalnych Surowców Leczniczych i Kosmetycznych, Uniwersytet Medyczny im. Karola Marcinkowskiego w Poznaniu
2/ Wyższa Szkoła Zdrowia, Urody i Edukacji w Poznaniu

Summary
Aims. The aim of the paper is the study of the influence of skin camouflage on the quality of life of patients with vitiligo.
Materials and methods. There were 10 people taking part in the study, with differences in immensity and intensity of physical flaws. Each person was treated with a camouflage makeup made with professional cosmetics.
Results and discussion. After analyzing the results, as many as 80% of patients claimed that their quality of life enhanced, and as few as 20% said it did not change. All patients were very satisfied with performed procedure, they observed the increase of joy and willingness to live.
Conclusions. 1. Camouflage makeup influenced positively the quality of life of all patients. 2. Camouflage is a good way to mask small discolorations, which accompany vitiligo. 3. Masking imperfections benefits both patient´s appearance and mood. 4. An improvement in the quality of life, growth in energy, joy and self-confidence was observed.

Key words: skin camouflage, vitiligo