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Kosta

(Text only clips) Kosta has had acne for about 8 months. His acne can be painful and make him feel awkward sometimes, but he is accepting of his skin condition and thinks that it will go away after puberty.

  • Background

    Kosta is 14 years old and a secondary school student. His ethnic background is White Greek.

  • Age at interview 14
  • Sex/Gender Male
  • Ollie

    Ollie has had acne since he was 13. After various topical treatments from his GP failed to work, he was referred to a dermatologist for Roaccutane (isotretinoin). He had a very positive experience with the medication and the medical staff he saw.

  • Background

    Ollie is aged 16 and a secondary school student. He is of White British descent.

  • Age at interview 16
  • Sex/Gender Male
  • Devan

    Devan developed acne at the age of 10/11. He tried GP-prescribed creams and tablets before being referred to a dermatologist for Roaccutane (isotretinoin). The bullying he experienced about his acne during school motivates him to help other young people.

  • Background

    Devan is 18 years old and a college student. He is single and lives with his parents. His ethnicity is White British.

  • Age at interview 18
  • Sex/Gender Male
  • Ish

    Ish had acne between the ages of 13 to 20. He received most of his acne treatment in the United States before moving to the UK. He has tried many different creams and found it frustrating when treatments didn't work effectively.

  • Background

    Ish is 22 and a sales advisor. He is single and lives on his own. His ethnic background is White Hungarian.

  • Age at interview 22
  • Sex/Gender Male
  • Will

    (Text only clips) Will developed acne at age 13. He tried creams and antibiotics before being referred to a dermatologist. He took a 6 month course of Roaccutane (isotretinoin) which had some physical and emotional side effects such as chapped lips and low mood.

  • Background

    Will is 21 and a university undergraduate student. He is single and lives in shared accommodation. His ethnic background is White British.

  • Age at interview 21
  • Sex/Gender Male
  • Chris

    Chris has had acne since he was around 15/16 years old, becoming more severe in later years whilst he was studying in college. He tried a number of medications prescribed by his GP before being referred to a dermatologist for Roaccutane (isotretinoin).

  • Background

    Chris is 20 and an undergraduate university student. He is single and lives in shared accommodation. His ethnic background is White British.

  • Age at interview 20
  • Sex/Gender Male
  • Tom

    Tom has experienced acne since around the age of 13. He tried a number of over the counter' spot creams and gels before seeing his GP who prescribed oral antibiotics.

  • Background

    Tom is 15 and a secondary school student. He is single and lives at home with his parents and a sibling. His ethnic background is White British.

  • Age at interview 15
  • Sex/Gender Male