Skin camouflage therapy.

Camouflage is defined as a combination of materials, colouration or illumination for concealing something. Skin camouflage therapy is the use of specially formulated products to conceal skin diseases and disfigurements, with the goal of giving a temporarily normal appearance. It gives immediate relief in various dermatological disorders, especially those affecting the visible areas, which are known to be associated with profound psychosocial impact. Despite considerable evidence for its emotional benefits, its utilisation among dermatologists in clinical practice remains low. This article is intended to familiarise dermatologists with the use of skin camouflage therapy including its availability, indications, contraindications, techniques, limitations and future trends.

Application of camouflage therapy in vitiligo / 中华皮肤科杂志

At present,specific targeted treatment of vitiligo is still lacking,and there are many limitations of current therapies,such as slow repigmentation process,long duration of treatment and frequent recurrence.As a therapeutic strategy for rapidly improving the appearance of patients,camouflage therapy has a unique advantage in the treatment of various skin diseases.Several studies in China and other countries have shown that the correct use of cosmetic camouflage can effectively improve the appearance and quality of life of patients with vitiligo.This review summarizes the knowledge about various camouflage therapies and related clinical researches on the relationship between camouflage therapies and quality of life of patients with vitiligo,and elaborates application prospects of camouflage therapies in the treatment of vitiligo.