The Case for Skin Camouflage in the Management of Upper Limb Scarring
Research type
Research Study
Full title
The Case for Skin Camouflage in the Management of Upper Limb Scarring
IRAS ID
250213
Contact name
Laura Adamson
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton
Duration of Study in the UK
0 years, 6 months, 1 days
Research summary
Along with the face and neck, the hand is one of the most visible parts of the body to others and is probably the most visible part of the body to self. \nIn our centre we see a variety of patients who undergo surgery for trauma or hand conditions. We began to identify a small number of patients who from a hand function perspective had returned to normal, however, the presence of a visible scar was a barrier to them returning to normal aspects of life, like returning to employment or engaging in social situations\nIn 2015 we began offering the opportunity for patients affected by the appearance of scars to their upper limbs to have a consultation with our skin camouflage trained hand therapist. However, skin camouflage is not routinely offered to patients nationally and there are very few skin camouflage trained therapists. This case-series study aims to present the treatment and experiences of 4 patients who have undergone a skin camouflage appointment for an upper limb scar.\nThe primary objective is to observe whether skin camouflage can be used to treat patients who experience distress over upper limb scarring. The baseline appointment is a one off, one-hour appointment, involving delivery of some questionnaires, assessment and advice for a skin camouflage regime. They will leave with their personal prescription for future use. After this appointment, patients will be asked to complete a one week and one month postal questionnaire. Routine hand therapy care will continue unaffected by the delivery of this service. \n
REC name
Yorkshire & The Humber - Leeds West Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
18/YH/0384
Date of REC Opinion
11 Oct 2018
REC opinion
Further Information Favourable Opinion