Cosmetic Camouflage Boosts Quality of Life in Women With SLE and Facial Skin Damage

Women with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and permanent facial skin damage who used cosmetic camouflage experienced improved health-related quality of life, according to a clinical trial.

The study included 56 women with SLE and permanent facial skin damage. Researchers randomized 36 participants to cosmetic camouflage and 20 participants to no intervention. Participants in both groups were similar in age and had similar disease duration, sociodemographic, clinical, laboratory, and treatment characteristics at baseline.
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After 12 weeks (+/-2 weeks) of daily cosmetic camouflage use, the Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Quality of Life (SLEQoL) total scores improved in women assigned to the intervention, according to the study. SLEQoL total scores for the intervention group remained improved at total follow up, which occurred at 24 weeks (+/- 2 weeks) after an additional 12 weeks of “as needed” cosmetic camouflage use. Improvements in scores specifically occurred in the domains of mood, self-image, and physical functioning.

Dermatology Life Quality Index scores were also improved around week 12, and at total follow up, in the cosmetic camouflage group, the researchers found. Additionally, scores for depression, anxiety, and self-esteem were improved at total follow up in the intervention group.

Meanwhile, no significant changes occurred in scores for the control group, the researchers reported.

—Jolynn Tumolo

Reference

Oliveira FAP, Santos FMMD, Dias AFMP, Neiva CLS, Telles RW, Lanna CCD. Cosmetic camouflage improves health-related quality of life in women with systemic lupus erythematosus and permanent skin damage: a controlled intervention study. Lupus. Published online August 5, 2020. doi:10.1177/0961203320947802