Sources of professional help used by respondents (n=1125) who had acne when they completed the harvesting survey
| Number (%)* | ||
|---|---|---|
| Source of help | In the past | When survey completed |
| Pharmacist | 381 (34) | 78 (7) |
| GP/family doctor | 721 (65) | 306 (28) |
| Dermatologist | 503 (45) | 249 (23) |
| Complementary or alternative therapist | 94 (8) | 27 (2) |
| Beauty therapist | 283 (26) | 62 (6) |
| Private practitioner | 62 (6) | 22 (2) |
| Not sought any help in the past | 138 (12) | N/A |
| Not getting any help now | N/A | 448 (41) |
| Not disclosed | 5 (0.5) | 75 (7) |
| Other | 68 (6) | 7 (0.6) |
*Per cent of respondents. Total exceeds the number of respondents as many individuals selected more than one option.
GP, general practitioner; N/A, not applicable.