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(Audio or text only clips) Annie Y has had alopecia totalis since she was 3. She has worn wigs since the age of 14 and finds that most people are unaware that she has the condition. Annie Y thinks it's important to hear positive stories about living with alopecia and not just those focusing on stigma.
Annie Y is 23. She lives in rented accommodation with housemates. Her ethnic background is White British.
(Text only clips) Danny has had alopecia since he was born. He says that it doesn't have much of an impact on his life. Danny usually chooses not to cover his head with hats and he doesn't wear a wig, so he has to be careful about using sun cream to prevent sunburn.
Danny is 14 years old and a secondary school student. He lives at home with his mum. His ethnicity is White British.
Annie X first developed a bald patch in her hair when she was 11. She was prescribed a steroid ointment but prefers to use alternative therapies such as homeopathy. Annie X has struggled a great deal with the impact of alopecia on her self-esteem and confidence.
Annie X is 15 years old and a secondary school student. She lives with her parents and her sister. Her ethnicity is White British.
(Text only clips) Rochelle developed a bald patch on her temple when she was aged 14. She saw a dermatologist once but did not find it helpful. The prescribed medications didn't work for her and she has since been trying different products bought from hair shops.
Rochelle is 23 years old. She is in a long term relationship and lives at home with her parents. Her ethnicity is Black Caribbean.
Meghan was diagnosed with alopecia at age 10. Her hair loss happened whilst she was starting secondary school and she experienced a lot of bullying. She is now studying at university and considering trying topical immunotherapy treatment for her alopecia.
Meghan is 20 years old. She is single and an undergraduate university student living in shared accommodation. Her ethnic background is White English.
(Text only clips) Grace has had alopecia areata since she was 10 years old. She has tried various topical treatments, steroid injections and oral steroids but these have not significantly helped. She has heard about phototherapy (light therapy) and is considering trying it in the future.
Grace is 18 years old and a sixth form student. She is single and lives with her parents. Her ethnicity is White English.
Kayla is 21 and has had alopecia areata since she was 4. She grew up in New Zealand and recently moved to the UK where she has started attending a local support group for others with alopecia.
Kayla is 21 years old and works as a data administrator. She is single and her ethnic background is White New Zealander.
Emily was diagnosed with alopecia areata six months ago. She finds it difficult to explain to other people that, although she has an autoimmune disease which affects her appearance, she is not necessarily sick.
Emily is 20 and a university undergraduate student. She is single and lives in shared accommodation. Her ethnicity is White British.
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Sarah has had eczema all her life. Her skin cleared up during her teenage years but the eczema returned whilst she was at university. She has seen many GPs and finds it frustrating that she tends to be offered only a limited number of treatment options.
Sarah is 23 years old and a charity/youth worker. Her ethnic background is White British.
