Embarrassing Illnesses

hi there i sufferd from acne from the age of 12 until i was 18…like most i was very selfconcious of this so i caked my fase in makeup which ofcourse made it worse!! i went to the doctors for one last attempt as i had already had all creams and tablets and had no affect so my doctor seeing how desperate i was put me in touch wiv a drmatologist..he prescribed ROACCUTANE which within 4months my face was as clear as a babys..without the food of course lol i do have some scars..not many but a few but i would rather have the scars than the acne…i would recommend this product to anyone as it helped me tremendously…i was worried about coming off the tablets incase my acne came back but its been 3 years now and i only get the occasional spot at ma time of the month…i hope this information helps someone as it was a miracle for me :D

Hello. I am 16 years old. I have suffered of acne from about the age of 12/13. After years of trying products advertised on T.V and discovering they dont work, i seeked help from my doctor. I was given some antibiotics to roll onto my face, and after two months i am beinnin to see very good results. But now the acne is going i have ralised that i have scarring, most of which dark red marks, but some are small dents in my face. will these red marks fade? If so how long will this take? Are there any creams i can et from the doctor to help improve the apperance of them? Also, i have heared sliceing potato and rubbin it into your face helps acne scarring. Is this true? will the red, not dented marks sink into dents? Id be so greatful for as many tips to reduce scarring as possible, as i caould never afford lazor surery. Thankyou.

I am 48 years old and have acne scarring very similar to that of the women's in the video. I try not to look in the mirror too closely even though I do try my best to look by wearing lovely clothes and making my hair look good. My confidence is not too bad but on days when I catch sight of my face in a mirror (especially on a sunny day) I am shocked by my own facial appearance. I am saving up for the treatment in Harley Street and would like to know the address of he doctor who performed the treatment. I'm just hoping that I am not too old.

Hi , im 16 and my acne has suddenly got worse and its coming all acroos my cheeks i have tried so many presecritons from the doctors for months on end ive tried alot of face regimes and treatments and creams and it just gets worse it makes me feel really unconfident and is there and specific cream anyone could recomend that they think i may not have tried …?

You alright.. my skin used to be nice, but as i got older ive just got spotty. I think my face is scarred and its really bad, everyone says to me its alright it aint baad.. but to me it looks terrible & really gets me down. When i go out all i do is loook at peoples skin & i just think why cant i have that. :( Ive just turned 16, & im on medication for my skin but it dont seem to do anything. Ive tryed everything, please help!! :| thanks xx

hi i'm 15 and have really bad spots on my nose. i got a big acne scare on the side of my nose and want to get rid of it without paying so much. or will it go when i grow up abit.
thanks

To see that woman's face befor and after i had tears in my eyes.I have bad sarring across my forehead.I would lovvvveee to get that treatment done:)

I felt your programme on acne scarring was very informative. However what treatments are available on the NHS for clients like me who can not afford private treatments? I myself have been a victim of acne scarring for 17 years and I am 27 now. I live in London and although I have other good qualities about my self that I am confident about I have given up on marriage simply because of my face, especially on my chin area where the scarring seems to be really bumpy and obvious in comparison to the rest of my face. I am not sure to why my chin scars this badly and find it extremely embarrassing! I am worried about it and more recently my mental state because the scarring really gets me down. Please can you recommend any NHS clinics, which I can ask my GP to refer me too. thanx

I would love to apply for your programme but think i am too old at 55. I have had acne from a teenager and I have been left with deep pits in my skin. This has definately put a dampner on my life and I suffer from very low self esteem as a result. I couldnt count the 'ugly women' comments I have received from men. I am single of course. I also suffered from very short sight but my confidence has improved sine i had laser treatment for it.
I would like to know if there is any kind of treatment i could have which would even the pits out on my face and what kind of treatment please.

hi there.been reading all comments and i know how you all are feeling as i have acne scarring on my face which appeared when i was about 20 yrs old.i hate them so much.i am 28 now and my scars leave me feeling angry at myself and too embarrassed when i speak with people.i know they see them,and it makes me feel self conscious.i do not like wearing make up particularly,but i have to because of my scars.i would love to be able to walk out of the door fresh faced and no blemishes as i also suffer with enlarged pores which look horrible.with make up on i do look quite attractive but without it and so you see how my face really looks i look awful.it has even made me not want to have a boyfriend as if we were to get serious he would see my bare face eventually and i have been with someone who used to say why do you wear a face full of make up and i haven't even got the guts to say it's because of my scars as if he hadn't seen them he would then be looking out for them and that would make me even more conscious.i can't even enjoy my life with friends and staying over as when it comes to taking make up off and my friends faces are perfect in comparison to mine i can't do it and have to sleep in my make up which i also hate.i myself do not have the money to have treatment or could get finance so i do not know what to do either.i want to be normal and lead a normal life.i also still have the odd spot aswell at 28yrs old!!