Hollywood’s stars and their hidden struggles with Psoriasis

Even famous faces of Hollywood are living with Psoriasis and stars like Kim Kardashian, and Cara Delevingne, are among those battling it.

What is Psoriasis?

It is a chronic autoimmune condition that causes the rapid buildup of skin cells, leading to scaling on the skin's surface.

People living with such conditions suffer from red patches, dryness, with often itchy or painful skin.

Let’s have a look at six celebrities living with Psoriasis:

1. Kim Kardashian

The reality TV star has always been candid about her condition on her show and on social media.

The ex-wife of Kanye West was 30 when she got her diagnosis.

It initially appeared as an itchy rash on her legs.

According to the mother of four, she experienced painful flare-ups that have covered her body and even appeared on her face.

2. Cara Delevingne

The Paper Towns actress’ stress triggers have always been an outbreak of psoriasis.

She had her first serious flare in the high pressure of Paris Fashion Week when she was just 20.

The Love in a Year star believe it’s one of the reasons she’s stepped back from the runway.

3. LeAnn Rimes

The famous country singer was diagnosed earlier than most people when she was just 2 years old the disease covered 80% of her body.

According to the I Need You hitmaker, her self-confidence was low during her childhood and teen years, even as she was becoming a star.

Rimes went through aggressive treatments and covered her skin for performances and public appearances.

As an adult, the How Do I Live singer tries to stay healthy and keep her stress under control.

4. Jon Lovitz

The comedian had his first psoriasis outbreak in his early 40s.

The former Saturday Night Live star kept it covered during stand-up performances and tried many different treatments until he found a biologic drug that has helped.

According to Lovitz, he recorded a music video parody and a comedy skit to raise awareness of the disease.

5. Kris Jenner

Kris Jenner, the mother of Kim Kardashian, is living with the same condition.

The mother of famous reality stars called her first outbreak in her late 20s "life-changing."

For her specific medication and light therapy eventually brought it under control, however, the 69-year-old star still has flare-ups.

6. Cyndi Lauper

The popstar, who was diagnosed in 2010, has been advocating about the diagnosis.

The Girls Just Want to Have Fun songstress also encourages everyone who has psoriasis “to make a little time for you.”