Me and my acne
Skin positivity influencer Constanza Concha and dermatologist Dr Sharon Crichlow tell Kim Chakanetsa about the impact having acne has on their lives.
A skin positivity influencer from Venezuela and dermatologist from Barbados tell Kim Chakanetsa about the impact having acne has on their lives.
Constanza Concha has a rare and extreme form of acne called conglobate which started when she was nine years old. With over 57,000 followers on Instagram @cottyconcha she鈥檚 appeared on the covers of both Vogue and Glamour magazine. She says she鈥檚 proud to be the representation she wanted to see when she was younger.
Dr Sharon Crichlow is a consultant dermatologist from Barbados who works in the UK. As a lifelong acne sufferer, Dr Crichlow understands fully the enormous impact dermatological disease can have on a person鈥檚 quality of life and mental health. She focuses on acne, treatment of acne scarring and the problems associated with skin of colour.
Produced by Jane Thurlow
(Image: (L) Constanza Concha, courtesy Constanza Concha. (R) Dr Sharon Crichlow, credit Michelle Jovic.)
Produced by Jane Thurlow
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