Profiles

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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
  • Sarah

    (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.

  • Background

    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.

  • Age at interview 22
  • Sex/Gender Female
  • 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
  • Emma

    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.

  • Background

    Emma is 20 years old and an undergraduate university student. She is single and lives in shared accommodation. Her ethnic background is White British.

  • Age at interview 20
  • Sex/Gender Female
  • Harriet

    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.

  • Background

    Harriet is 21 and an undergraduate university student. She is single and lives in university accommodation. Her ethnic background is White British.

  • Age at interview 21
  • Sex/Gender Female
  • 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
  • Rachael

    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.

  • Background

    Rachael is 18 and an undergraduate university student. She is single and lives in university accommodation. Her ethnic background is White British.

  • Age at interview 18
  • Sex/Gender Female
  • Fatima

    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.

  • Background

    Fatima is 21 and an undergraduate university student. She is single and lives in university accommodation. Her ethnic background is Chinese.

  • Age at interview 21
  • Sex/Gender Female
  • 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