S A Holme1, P E Beattie, C J Fleming. 1. Department of Dermatology, University Hospital of Wales, Heath Park, Cardiff CF14 4XW, U.K. saholme@hotmail.com
Abstract
BACKGROUND: The subjective benefit of attendance at cosmetic clinics has not previously been reported. OBJECTIVES: To assess the effect on perceived quality of life (QoL) of cosmetic camouflage advice. METHODS: In a three-centre study, 135 individuals were invited to complete a dermatology-specific QoL measure, the Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI), before and 1 month after their first visit to a cosmetic camouflage clinic. RESULTS: Eighty-two completed DLQI questionnaires were returned before the camouflage clinic appointment, and 56 corresponding questionnaires were returned 1 month after. The mean age of responders was 50 years, and the mean duration of their skin conditions was 15 years. The main conditions seen were pigmentary disorders (29%), scars (22%) and vascular disorders (13%). There was a significant difference in mean DLQI scores before and after the clinic visit (9.1 vs. 5.8, P = 0.0001). CONCLUSIONS: When assessed at 1 month, attendance at a cosmetic camouflage clinic appears to improve QoL significantly.
BACKGROUND: The subjective benefit of attendance at cosmetic clinics has not previously been reported. OBJECTIVES: To assess the effect on perceived quality of life (QoL) of cosmetic camouflage advice. METHODS: In a three-centre study, 135 individuals were invited to complete a dermatology-specific QoL measure, the Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI), before and 1 month after their first visit to a cosmetic camouflage clinic. RESULTS: Eighty-two completed DLQI questionnaires were returned before the camouflage clinic appointment, and 56 corresponding questionnaires were returned 1 month after. The mean age of responders was 50 years, and the mean duration of their skin conditions was 15 years. The main conditions seen were pigmentary disorders (29%), scars (22%) and vascular disorders (13%). There was a significant difference in mean DLQI scores before and after the clinic visit (9.1 vs. 5.8, P = 0.0001). CONCLUSIONS: When assessed at 1 month, attendance at a cosmetic camouflage clinic appears to improve QoL significantly.
Authors: S Seité; P Deshayes; B Dréno; L Misery; P Reygagne; P Saiag; F Stengel; Am Roguedas-Contios; A Rougier Journal: Clin Cosmet Investig Dermatol Date: 2012-09-07