Suitability

The following are the most common conditions considered suitable for cosmetic camouflage:

• Acne erythema and associated scarring
  
• Blushing
  
• Chloasma (Melasma)
  
• Cleft lip
  
• Discoid lupus erthematosus
  
• Ephelides (Freckles)
  
• Flushing and
  
• Haemangiomas
  
• Hyper-pigmentation
  
• Kaposi?s sarcoma
  
• Leucoderma (Hypo-Pigmentation)
  
• Melanocytic naevus, naevi
  
• Neurofibromatosis (Café au lait)
  
• Plaque psoriasis
  
• Portwine stains
  
• Rosacea
  
• Scarring as a result of surgical procedures, accidents, violence or self-harm
  
• Solar lentigo (Age spots)
  
• Striae (Stretch marks)
  
• Tattoos
  
• Telangiectasia and Spider Naevus
  
• Vitiligo
  
• Xanthelasma
  

The following conditions would NOT be considered suitable for cosmetic camouflage:

• Allergic reactions
  
• Blisters
  
• Chickenpox
  
• Chilblain
  
• Dermatitis (Occupational or Contact)
  
• Herpes simplex / Herpes zoster (Shingles)
  
• Impetigo
  
• Measles
  
• Open wounds
  
• Photodermatoses
  
• Psoriasis to nails, persistent palmoplantar and pustular forms of Psoriais
  
• Rashes
  
• Scabies
  
• Skin cancers
  
• Tinea (Ringworm)
  
• Viral infections
  
• Warts