Abstract
Living with disfiguring disorders can impair the emotional well-being and relationships of patients as well as their social and professional life. Since 2010, courses in medical cosmetic correction for disfiguring diseases have been conducted at the dermatology department of the Timone University Hospital in Marseille and they form part of an educational program. The aim of this study was to assess the satisfaction of patients taking part in this program. This is a retrospective study of 55patients taking part in make-up sessions from January 2010to December 2014and subsequently completing a questionnaire. The median patient age was 46years with most being women (n=49, 89%). They presented pigmentary disorders (54.5%), inflammatory diseases (27.3%) and scars (18.2%). 75% of patients stated that they had improved their knowledge and 82% remarked that the technique was personalized to their needs. The technique was considered as easy by 62% and reproducible by 87% of patients. 55% of patients considered that cosmetic camouflage improved their quality of life and 56% stated that it helped them accept the gaze of others. In our study skin camouflage appears easy to use and meets patient expectations.
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