BACKGROUND

Visible pigmentation abnormalities on the face or body are often perceived as unusual by many, leading to psychological distress for those affected. Cosmetic camouflage may be offered to give immediate satisfaction to patients.

OBJECTIVE

To investigate the effect of cosmetic camouflage in health-related quality of life (HRQoL) of patients with facial dyspigmentation using the Dermatologic Quality of Life Index (DLQI).

METHODS

A quasi-experimental study was conducted among adult patients with facial dyspigmentation. Participants applied a cosmetic camouflage product once daily for four weeks. DLQI scores were recorded before and after the intervention. A non-parametric Wilcoxon signed-rank test was then used to compare the paired DLQI scores.

RESULTS

Thirty subjects were included in the study. The most common diagnosis of facial dyspigmentation was solar lentigo (46.67%). An improvement in the overall mean DLQI score was noted (p valueCONCLUSION

Cosmetic camouflage positively impacts the HRQoL, as evidenced by a significant reduction in DLQI scores. Cosmetic camouflage appears to be an effective adjunctive option for managing the psychological effects of facial dyspigmentation. Further research with larger samples and extended follow-up is recommended to confirm these findings and assess the long-term benefits.

Human ; Health-related Quality Of Life ; Quality Of Life