The study population consisted of 160 patients (123 women and 37 men) with rosacea, who agreed to participate in this study. Patients were qualified for the study among people visiting the cosmetic studio in Choroszcz in the period from June 2017 to November 2018, based on the diagnosis of a dermatologist and cosmetologist. The cosmetic intervention was performed using CAPILLARY REPAIR SERUM (30ml). Study participants completed self-reported questionnaire and standardized questionnaires.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NA
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
160
Cosmetic procedures were performed on a group of patients after a cosmetic interview containing questions about contraindications to the procedure. The treatment was performed 3-times at 2-week intervals and consisted of cavitation peeling and sonophore-sis with an antioxidant preparation dedicated to vascular skin. The F-808 Skin Scrubber device was used for the treatment. After a month, the procedure was repeated. The stages of a cosmetologist's procedure during a cosmetic intervention were as follows: 1. make-up removal; 2. skin diagnostics, exclusion of contraindications, discussion of the procedure; 3. cavitation peeling - gentle skin cleansing using ultrasound; 4. applying an antioxidant cosmetic mixture (composition: rutin, horse chestnut and arnica extract, acerola, vitamin C, moisturizing complex of algae); 5. performing sonophoresis treatment; 6. applying the cream at the end; 7. discussion of indications for further care.
Medical University of Bialystok
Bialystok, Poland
Elements influenced on quality of life of participants with rosacea
The aim of the study was to assess whether antioxidant cosmetic procedures and selected lifestyle elements, especially dietary antioxidants have a significant impact on the quality of life of patients with rosacea.
Time frame: 17 months
Self-reported questionnaire
Author's questionnaire containing questions on sociodemographic status, anthropometic data, health behaviors, lifestyle, and information on rosacea.
Time frame: 17 months
Dietary Questionnaire
Energy of diet and nutrients intake were assessed using 3-day 24-h dietary recalls (two randomly selected weekdays and one weekend day) and computer program Diet 6.0.
Time frame: 17 months
The Physical Activity Questionnaire
The physical activity was assessed by a short version of the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ).
Time frame: 17 months
DLQI (Dermatology Life Quality Index)
The assessment of quality of life in rosacea was carried out using the Polish version of standardized questionnaire DLQI (Dermatology Life Quality Index).
Time frame: 17 months
SWLS (Satisfaction With Life Scale)
The assessment of satisfaction with life in patients with rosacea was carried out using the Polish version of standardized questionnaire SWLS (Satisfaction With Life Scale).
Time frame: 17 months
BDI (Beck Depression Inventory)
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The assessment of depression in patients with rosacea was carried out using the Polish version of standardized questionnaire BDI (Beck Depression Inventory).
Time frame: 17 months