Many people with skin conditions such as eczema, psoriasis and acne, as well as scars and old or unwanted tattoos, can find their self esteem is negatively affected. This article looks at skin camouflage, a cosmetic technique that can nonetheless provide patients with a way of lessening the psychological impact of skin conditions.
Liz Hawkins gives an overview of the use of skin camouflage in health care.
Liz Hawkins RGN is Chair of the British Association of Skin Camouflage and is a Clinical Nurse Manager, Burns Centre, University Hospital of South Manchester NHS Foundation Trust.
Article accepted for publication: October 2006
