LeAnn Rimes Psoriasis

Country singer LeAnn Rimes revealed in early September 2008, that she has been living with psoriasis since the age of two. Rimes disclosed the news during the Stop Hiding campaign in order to raise public awareness of the disease.¹

Fast Facts

1. LeAnn Rimes was diagnosed with psoriasis at the age of two^{1 2}
2. Rimes was said to have suffered red scaly bleeding patches on 80% of her body²
3. Rimes made the statement, "I was very self-conscious"¹
4. Rimes reportedly tried to hide the disease¹
5. Rimes has been symptom free for five years as a result of medication, stress management and watching her diet¹
6. As many as seven million Americans suffer with Psoriasis¹
7. Rimes is a spokesperson for the Stop Hiding campaign¹

Psoriasis Fast Facts

1. Symptoms: Red scaly patches on the skin that sometimes crack and bleed
2. Affects 2-3% of population
3. Usually occurs in adults
4. Can be hereditary
5. May be chronic or transient
6. 10-15% of sufferers also have psoriatic arthritis

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