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Alexandra developed acne on her back when she was 13. She went to see a GP at 16 but when conventional treatment did not work, she sought help at a specialist dermatology clinic in her home country of the Netherlands.
Alexandra, aged 22, is a single female of White Dutch descent.
(Audio or text only clips) Naomi developed acne at the age of 9. She tried different medications before eventually taking Roaccutane (isotretinoin). The treatment cleared her skin but her acne has returned twice since, with the most recent time being treated privately.
Naomi is 22 years old and a university undergraduate student. She lives in student accommodation. Her ethnicity is White English.
(Audio or text only clips) Becky developed acne at the age of 15 and has become increasingly worried about it over time. She has tried different treatments in her home country. She finds that the climate and foods available to her in the UK tend to make her skin worse.
Becky is 19 years old and an undergraduate university student. She is single and lives alone in university accommodation.
(Audio or text only clips) Sarah's acne developed when she was 16 at the same time as an unknown rash on her face. She currently does not see a dermatology or take acne medication as she feels that her acne does not, and should not, greatly impact on her life.
Sarah is 22 and a house parent at a boarding school. She is single and lives in shared accommodation. Her ethnic background is White British.
Emma was 10 when she first started getting acne on her face and chest. She tried topical creams and antibiotics before taking two courses of Roaccutane (isotretinoin). Her acne and subsequent scarring have made her feel very self-conscious in the past.
Emma is 20 years old and an undergraduate university student. She is single and lives in shared accommodation. Her ethnic background is White British.
Harriet had acne from around the age of 12 to 18. She tried a number of topical creams prescribed by her GP before being referred to a dermatologist. Roaccutane (isotretinoin) cleared her acne though she finds that her skin is now more sensitive.
Harriet is 21 and an undergraduate university student. She is single and lives in university accommodation. Her ethnic background is White British.
Rachael was 16 when her GP diagnosed her with acne. She took a number of oral antibiotic treatments for her acne before being prescribed Roaccutane (istotetrinoin) which helped a great deal.
Rachael is 18 and an undergraduate university student. She is single and lives in university accommodation. Her ethnic background is White British.
Fatima has had acne since she was aged 12/13. She attended a skin clinic and was prescribed a cream which helped clear her skin. Acne does not affect her life much and Fatima says she feels no need to try and conceal it.
Fatima is 21 and an undergraduate university student. She is single and lives in university accommodation. Her ethnic background is Chinese.
