Famous People with Psoriasis

So many different skin diseases exist in the world. Psoriasis is just one of them. It is far more common than people think, and it happens to affect people all over the world. In fact, it even affects people of all ages. Every age group is equally vulnerable to the disease According to the World Health Organization, Psoriasis in countries ranges between 0.09% and 11.43%. This means that the disease is a global problem, and close to 100 million people suffer from it. Several famous individuals suffer from it, but we'll get into that later. First a brief info of what is Psorasis!

What is Psoriasis?

Psoriasis is a skin disease that results in red, itchy, and scaly patches. It is autoimmune by nature and can sometimes cause inflammation. It does not occur all over the body, though. The disease is mostly found on the knees, elbows, trunk, and scalp. It's not all bad. There are plenty of different options that one can undertake to live with Psoriasis. One of them includes a lifestyle change, but this is something that you need to understand: you are not alone. If you feel that only you know what it is like to suffer from it, you are mistaken. There are so many famous people who have suffered from this ailment, and happily, many of them have spoken about their journey. This article will talk about some of them and what they have done to fight this disease.

Famous People

There are many famous people, the A-listers, who have come out to discuss the psoriasis diagnosis. They aim to spread awareness and to encourage people to become more comfortable with the illness. So let's begin.

1. Kim Kardashian

   Even if you have not watched her TV show, there is a good chance that you have heard of her. An entrepreneur and a billionaire, Kardashian has talked about her condition on her show, Keeping Up with the Kardashians. Kim has also taken to Instagram to open up about the disease. That's not all she has done, though. She wants to make life easier for the sufferers, and so has created products that will really help out people with Psoriasis. She wants people to understand that it is okay to have this disease. Yet, she also acknowledges that it is something they might not be so comfortable in sharing. She put up one of her pictures on Instagram and wrote about how she has learned to live with Psoriasis. She has also mentioned how insecure she was because of it and would cover it using Body Make-up.

2. Jon Lovitz

   If you have ever flipped through channels on Saturday night, there is a good chance that you have come across the show Saturday Night Live. Jon Lovitz is a comedy cast member of the show, and he is always seen cracking jokes. But he is also one of those who has Psoriasis. Looking at him, one would not think he has anything in the world to worry about. However, in 2011 he wrote about his sufferings in The Huffington Post. He attempted to clear any confusion that persists in people's minds about this disease. He also made it clear that it was not just a rash, as most people make it out to be. Not only that, he encourages sufferers to find relief in whatever way they can. "Why be embarrassed about Psoriasis? Nobody is perfect, right?"; he said. "Trust me, I would know. I make fun of people for a living, remember?";

3. LeAnn Rimes

   She is a country music singer and songwriter who quickly rose to fame. If you have ever watched coyote ugly, you might have heard her music. Can't find the moonlight and The Right Kind of Wrong are some of her famous tracks. In 2008, she was the face of the "Stop Hiding from Psoriasis" campaign, which was funded by the American Academy of Dermatology. Like other celebrities, she has also been open about her struggles. In an interview with Everyday Health, LeAnn stated that she had been living with her condition since she was just two years old. She has clearly stated that the more people are educated about the disease, the easier it would be for a sufferer to walk about with shorts instead of resorting to hiding it.

4. Katie Lowes

   Next up, we have the famous Katie Lowes. She was a prominent face on the hit TV show Scandal, but she was struggling like the rest of us. Her struggle was with Psoriasis, but she eventually won against it as a doctor helped her out. She interviewed for the People magazine and said that she used to cover up her skin because she felt people were giving her uncomfortable looks. She has even said that if people can push themselves to find a treatment and a doctor who works for them all the while going about their business, she would sleep peacefully at night. Katie is all about helping other people with this condition so that they can live a better life—one where they don't have to hide from the public.

5. Phil Mickelson

   He is an athlete—a famous pro golfer, to be more precise. People who have Psoriasis sometimes get a painful joint disease, which is called psoriatic arthritis. Phil got it quite suddenly. According to him, he started having severe pain while he was practicing for the 2010 U.S. Open. He is open about his condition so that people know it can happen even to the very fit and healthy people. According to him, he has been successful in fighting the illness with an immune altering drug. This drug can also work for other people, although this will require a bit of research.

6. Stacy London

   She is the host of What Not to Wear and has had a severe battle with Psoriasis. She also has the scars, which she wears like a strong armor, to prove it. Stacy has been fighting the disease since she was a tween and her classmates were anything but kind to her. Since she had a full body break out when she was only 11, she suffered from all types of setbacks. Stacy tried to take steroids but ended up damaging her skin. Not wanting other people to feel this way, she appeared in the National Psoriasis Foundation's campaign so that more and more people would begin to talk about it.

7. Eli Roth

   He is another sufferer who is definitely more unique. When he was 22, he had a horrible outbreak. It got to the point where his legs were cracked and bleeding. He did not really look at this moment in a negative light, though. Instead, he took this as inspiration and made a movie, Cabin Fever.

8. La La Anthony

   She is a famous personality and actress. She has been a victim of Psoriasis for more than 15 years. For her, the journey has been rocky as it hit her out of nowhere. The National Psoriasis Foundation appointed her as the spokesperson. Through that role, teaches people how to deal with the condition. For her, baking soda has been an excellent exfoliator, and she encourages people to find the ingredient that works best for them.

9. Jonathan Van Ness

   Ness is a famous hairdresser, podcaster and a TV actor. He has a prominent role on Queer Eye and has been vocal in his everyday life about fighting Psoriasis. In an interview with Allure in 2018, he stated that his Psoriasis flare was very sudden, and even getting a diagnosis was proving to be an uphill battle. According to him, it took five doctors to understand what was going on with his body. However, he has learned to live with the disease to the point where he does not even notice when it flares up or down. That is the way it should be.

10. Cara Delevinge

    She is a famous model and an actress who is extremely vocal about her diagnosis. In 2013, when she was backstage at a Paris fashion show, she showed the reporters the Psoriasis, which was flaring on her stomach. She even revealed how most make-up artists used to wear gloves every time they would approach her to attend to her. They believed that she had leprosy. However, Cara, like so many others, continues to fight for herself. She also enlightens others by talking about the disease.

    So, you can see how real Psoriasis is. It is not something that impacts just a proportion of the population. In fact, everyone is vulnerable. Even celebrities, who are looked up to as the epitome of perfection, have battled and continue to do so. They have their good and bad days, and like most diseases on the planet, it too can be controlled. There is no need to think that this illness can hinder your life. And there is also no need to shy away from it. Once people understand precisely what it is and how it can be managed, half the battle is already won.

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Written by Amanda Samuelsson