Camouflage therapy workshop for pediatric dermatology patients: a review of 6 cases

Abstract

Certain skin conditions, such as vitiligo, acne, vascular malformations, and surgical scars, can impair the quality of life of pediatric patients, especially adolescents-even to the point of hindering psychosocial development. We review the cases of 6 patients with discoloration or scarring, predominantly of the face, who attended our cosmetic camouflage workshops from January through December 2012. The quality-of-life impact of their skin disorder was assessed before and after workshop attendance. Cosmetic camouflage is an easily replicated, cheap, and noninvasive adjunctive treatment of great potential value in managing skin conditions that impair the physical and emotional well-being of pediatric patients.

Keywords: Calidad de vida; Camouflage; Camuflaje; Cicatrices; Corrective cosmetics; Maquillaje corrector; Quality of life; Scarring; Vitiligo; Vitíligo.