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Kim Kardashian Has Psoriasis

Kim Kardashian

Recently revealed on the Keeping Up With the Kardashians TV show: Celebrity Kim Kardashian has psoriasis. She and her sister initially guessed it might be ringworm until a dermatologist diagnosed it correctly. Kim was shocked.

According to the National Psoriasis Foundation, Kardashian said "I'd heard of psoriasis before because my mom has always had it, but she didn't have red flaky dots all over her," says Kim, 30, about her psoriasis.

Read more to find out if psoriasis is generally considered a genetic disorder.


Comments
November 12, 2011 at 4:22 am
(1) Erin :

sounds like guttate psorisis , a healthy diet, exercise ,and a healing salve product from Wildflower Herbal Products who are in Takaka, Golden Bay, New Zealand.Sharon makes one especially for psorisis and it has improved my skin by 50% after only a week. it contains comfrey root, which is well known for its healing properties.,and only $12 a jar,give it a try,good luck

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