Camouflage in Vitiligo
摘要
Vitiligo, which is characterized by complete loss of pigment, results in visible disfigurement. The treatment for vitiligo is difficult, may result in partial pigmentation, and usually takes time to show results. The use of corrective makeup or camouflage to cover lesions till they show a clinical response has been shown to improve patients’ quality of life. Camouflage is described as a system of techniques to conceal, diminish, and disguise visible disfigurements of skin using various methods and revolves around concepts of concealing, color correction, and contour correction. It may be temporary or permanent, determined by its duration of stay on the skin. Temporary techniques include indigenous clay or henna mixes, liquid dyes, spray tan, and foundation-based camouflage formulations. Permanent camouflage is achieved by the deposition of pigment in the skin, which is achieved either by micropigmentation or decorative tattooing. The evidence in the literature gives an insight into the positive effects of camouflage when offered to patients with vitiligo. It encourages us to provide supportive clinical care to patients beyond standard treatment protocols and explore the field of camouflage therapy in vitiligo while waiting for curative remedies to bring about repigmentation.