When you look at 26-year-old LeeAnn Rimes, you see a lovely and vibrant woman with the amazing voice.But what you hadn't seen, until now, is the singer's lifelong struggle with a skin condition that affects some 7 million Americans.
And now, LeeAnn Rimes, is bravely putting her face on this chronic, autoimmune disease known as psoriasis.
Our beauty tip today, shows us that hope and science are incredible, when the two come together.
We are happy to report that LeeAnn Rimes hasn't had a flare-up from the condition in 5 years. She has controlled her psoriasis through diet, medication, a wonderful doctor, and a healthy lifestyle. And her skin is clear and glowing.
But it was quite a nightmare for a young girl growing up with the disease. She told her story to http://www.health.com/.
By the time she was 6-years-old, 80% of her body was covered with psoriasis. Kids were cruel, and LeeAnn felt a heavy isolation.
"Kids didn't want to hang out with me or touch me," LeeAnn says. "I remember being called 'Scaly Girl,' and never ever wanting to go out in a bathing suit."
Psoriasis can cover its victims in red, scaly patches that crack and bleed.
Today, there are a number of treatments for the autoimmune disease. Some products really work well, and others do not. It is not an easy problem to conquer.
Meantime, LeeAnn Rimes has now put her face on the disease, and proudly. She appears in a new PSA, or public service announcement that brings attention to psoriasis. It's called the Stop Hiding campaign.
We appalud you LeeAnn Rimes, for being such a special and gracious young woman.
Miss Tania, God bless you for such an interesting story becuase my 14 yr old daughter has been suffering with this condition. She will be happy to know shes not alone.
ReplyDeletePsoriasis is a prolonged inflammation of skin. The causes of psoriasis are still unclear. This condition is neither infectious (Do not spread from one person to another) nor does it affect the general health. It affects both the genders and may start at any age.
ReplyDeletePsoriasis is quite common, affecting around two per cent of the population, although people with very mild symptoms may not be aware they have it. Psoriasis can begin at any age but usually starts either around the age of 20 or between 50 and 60.
Clinical trials have proven many psoriasis herbs effective natural remedies in the treatment of the skin condition.
Psoriasis is a skin disorder characterized by raised scaly lesions often silver to reddish-pink in color, a result of the build-up of dry, rough dead skin. Psoriasis patches are most commonly found on the elbows, knees, lower back and groin. Affecting more than 6 million people in the United States, the condition is believed to be an inherited disorder. It can be effectively treated with herbal psoriasis remedies
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