Real stories

Rowan has experienced unwanted advice and unkind comments because of her acne. Now she wants to deconstruct the biases that people often have around the condition.

Anthony Lexa, best known for playing Abbi on Sex Education, opens up about her journey with Topical Steroid Withdrawal. Inspired by her healing, she’s launched a merchandise line, with proceeds supporting Changing Faces.

Reuben, a model and advocate with vitiligo, shares his journey of embracing his skin condition and using it to promote diversity, equity, and mental health awareness.

Rhiannon shares how her visible difference has affected her mental health, in early life and in work.

Despite bullying and negative comments about her acne at school, 18-year-old Olivia has found acceptance of her visible difference.

Rhiannon found being abroad with a visible difference tricky at first, but as her holiday went on, the more she was able to let go of her insecurities and enjoy herself.

For Sultan, taking on the London Marathon was a huge journey of personal growth – one he’d encourage everyone to undertake.

Atopic Dermatitis has affected Andrew since he was a baby. It’s been a tough journey, but he's now in a place where he wants to help others with similar experiences.

Tom developed a rare skin condition in his teens. Sometimes he grieves the life that could have been, but he’s now reached a place of self-acceptance.

At the age of 27, Elj stopped wearing makeup. Now he wants to start conversations about vitiligo to help others feel empowered.

Christopher's eczema has left him feeling broken at times, but counselling from Changing Faces has enabled him to see life beyond his condition.

Nirjeet has experienced unwanted assumptions and judgments because of his vitiligo, but now he’s on a mission for acceptance.