Kim Kardashian West is continuing to open up to her fans about herbattle with psoriasis.
On Sunday, theKeeping up with the Kardashiansstar, 38, shared a photo on her Instagram Stories showing several red patches covering her face.
“Morning psoriasis,” she captioned the intimate snap, which appeared to be taken in bed.
The post comes just a month after the KKW Beauty founder — who wasfirst diagnosed with psoriasisduring a 2011 episode ofKUWTK— gave fans a candid look atwhat she’s triedto help heal her skin.
In the February selfie, the star had a dark-colored herbal ointment dotted on the areas where she was experiencing flare-ups, including her under-eye region, cheek, forehead and chin.
“Psoriasis is the s—! 😂,” the star joked, referring to the ointment’s resemblance to human waste.
Kardashian West also posted a photo of her legs covered in red, scaly patches, which she captioned “sexy.”
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Back in December, Kardashian Westasked her fans for adviceas her condition was worsening.
“I think the time has come I start a medication for psoriasis,” shetweeted. “I’ve never seen it like this before and I can’t even cover it at this point. It’s taken over my body.”
“Has anyone tried a medication for psoriasis & what kind works best?” the mom of three asked. “Need help ASAP!!!”
According to theMayo Clinic, psoriasis, which has no cure, “causes cells to build up rapidly on the surface of the skin. The extra skin cells form scales and red patches that are itchy and sometimes painful.”
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Kardashian West received her diagnosis from a dermatologist on a 2011 episode of her reality show.
Psoriasis runs in the family. “[Jenner] has it too, and it’s hereditary, so she spotted the symptoms immediately,” Kardashian West noted.
Since then, Kardashian West has tried a number of remedies includinglight therapy, avoiding acidic foods (like tomato and eggplant) and detox smoothies.
While Kardashian West has learned to accept living with the skin condition, she would still love a solution.
“Scientists are constantly researching and developing new medications to help treat it, but for now, I use a topical cortisone ointment every night before bed,” she added in her app post. “I’m always hoping for a cure, of course, but in the meantime, I’m learning to just accept it as part of who I am.”
source: people.com
