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Zara was diagnosed with psoriasis at 2. The psoriasis affects her feet only and has been severe, affecting her ability to walk and do sport. Zara has tried lots of different treatments over the years, from creams and ointments to oral immunosuppressant drugs and light treatment.
Zara is 16 and at sixth form. She lives with her mum. Her ethnicity is White British.
Russell was diagnosed with psoriasis when he was 19. He developed blister-like psoriasis whilst on holiday in the summer of 2013. He manages his psoriasis largely through a combination of a steroid cream, moisturisers and some lifestyle/diet changes.
Russell is 20 and an undergraduate University student. He lives in shared accommodation. His ethnicity is White British.
Dr Tess McPherson is a Consultant Dermatologist and Senior Clinical Lecturer (Oxford University Hospitals). Her particular areas of clinical and research interests include paediatric dermatology, teenage and young adult dermatology, psoriasis, acne and eczema.
Dr Tess McPherson is a consultant dermatologist, senior clinical senior lecturer at the University of Oxford and member of the British Society of Paediatric Dermatology.
Dr Tess McPherson is a Consultant Dermatologist and Senior Clinical Lecturer (Oxford University Hospitals). Her particular areas of clinical and research interests include paediatric dermatology, teenage and young adult dermatology, psoriasis, acne and eczema.
Dr Tess McPherson is a Consultant Dermatologist, Senior Clinical Senior Lecturer at the University of Oxford and member of the British Society of Paediatric Dermatology.
Dr Tess McPherson is a Consultant Dermatologist and Senior Clinical Lecturer (Oxford University Hospitals). Her particular areas of clinical and research interests include paediatric dermatology, teenage and young adult dermatology, psoriasis, acne and eczema.
Dr Tess McPherson is a Consultant Dermatologist, Senior Clinical Senior Lecturer at the University of Oxford and member of the British Society of Paediatric Dermatology.
(Audio or text only clips) Hester had cystic acne which became quite severe during her gap year abroad at age 18. Her acne was very painful and left some scarring. After several years of trying a range of prescribed treatments, her acne cleared with a 4 month course of Roaccutane.
Hester is 21 years old and an undergraduate university student. Her ethnicity is White English.
(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.
Kosta is 14 years old and a secondary school student. His ethnic background is White Greek.
(Text only clips) Eli has had acne for about 2 years. She began wearing make-up to fit in at a new school but she thinks that this is making her spots worse. Having acne affects Eli's confidence and she prefers to wear make-up when out with her friends.
Eli is 13 years old and a secondary school student. Her ethnic background is White Greek.
(Text only clips) Nina developed acne when she was 12. She has tried different treatments, finding antibiotics which she initially tried when 13 to be more helpful at age 16. Nina would like to see more advice for young people on how to not let acne affect confidence.
Nina is 20 years old and a university student.
Deborah first began to get spots around age 12. Contrary to what Deborah expected initially, her acne has stayed with her into her twenties. She has used over-counter products, steroids creams and prescribed tablets but has never felt acne-free'.
Deborah is 25 years old. Her ethnicity is White British.
