COSMETIC CAMOUFLAGE IN VITILIGO

Vitiligo is not a life–threatening nor a contagious disease. But the disfigurement of vitiligo can be devastating to its sufferers, especially dark-skinned individuals. Available treatment options are disappointing and sufferers often use various forms of camouflage. Remedial cosmetic cover creams h...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autor principal: Sarveswari, K N
Formato: Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Medknow Publications 2010
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CME Article
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2965902/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21063508
http://dx.doi.org/10.4103/0019-5154.70663
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Sumario:Vitiligo is not a life–threatening nor a contagious disease. But the disfigurement of vitiligo can be devastating to its sufferers, especially dark-skinned individuals. Available treatment options are disappointing and sufferers often use various forms of camouflage. Remedial cosmetic cover creams help conceal the blemish of vitiligo at least temporarily. A high concentration of pigment is incorporated into water–free or anhydrous foundations to give a color that matches the patient’s skin, thereby concealing vitiligo patches. The article highlights the content and technique of application of these creams.

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