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La La Anthony, the mega mogul we all love, recently shared news for the first time about her experience dealing with psoriasis, an autoimmune condition that appears as scales and flakes on the skin. Anthony recently teamed up with the National Psoriasis Foundation to launch the awareness campaign, Picture Positivity, and shared with us how the condition has impacted her self-esteem and confidence, but that she has never let it get in the way of her goals and achieving her dreams.

When did you begin to deal with psoriasis?

About 10 years ago, when I was in my mid twenties, I started to experience psoriasis symptoms. I noticed that there was something 'not quite right' with the skin on my scalp, along my hairline and behind my ears, which was scary for me as a young woman and, of course, for someone in the entertainment industry. I was concerned that others would think my symptoms were due to a contagious condition or poor hygiene.

How did you begin to notice it? What were your initial steps towards treatment?

When I first began noticing psoriasis symptoms, I wasn't super familiar with psoriasis so after being diagnosed, I worked closely with my doctor to understand the disease. I also sought out others living with psoriasis and leaned heavily on them for support, tips and inspiration. I never allowed my disease to hold me back, and I want to encourage others with psoriasis to do the same.

What has your treatment been like?

Treatment is something that is very personal and individualized. It should be based off of conversations with your doctor to determine the best path for you. I've also found helpful ways to switch things up when I am having a flare, like changing my outfit, hairstyle or even my makeup to help make myself feel a little bit better about how I look.

Have you dealt with similar issues in the past, or was this your first time dealing with a chronic skin issue?

Being diagnosed with psoriasis was the first time I had any kind of skin symptoms or issues. Because I live in the spotlight, many people assume that I'm confident all the time, but my psoriasis has affected so many aspects of my life. My psoriasis has forced me to change my style, cancel public appearances, miss time with family and friends and skip business meetings. Additionally, I was diagnosed with psoriasis when I was in my mid-twenties and that made dating a very nerve-racking experience. Despite these things, I just wouldn't let it hold me back from living my life.

Tomorrow, La La reveals how she has been able to overcome the challenges of psoriasis and still achieve success, all while looking her best.

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