Famous People with Psoriasis

Did You Know?

You are not alone when it comes to suffering with psoriasis. There are quite a few famous and infamous people who have suffered throughout the ages with psoriasis.

The following is a list of just some of the people who have experienced the same symptoms as you and have managed to still live their life:

• Robert Bruce (aka Robert the Bruce) - Robert lived from 1274 to 1329. He was “King of Scots” from 1306 until his death. Many believed he had an unclean ailment. Some thought it was this ailment that caused his death; however, there is evidence to support that he died from syphilis.
• Art Garfunkel - Art is half of the legendary folk duo Simon and Garfunkel.
• Mark Gastineau - A defensive end for the New York Jets. Mark has always been known for his deep, dark tan. Mark claims that his tan is to help keep his psoriasis under control.
• Karin Holestein - An international model. Karin had difficulties accepting her condition and suffered as a child. Her life is based on her appearance and she has not let her condition slow her down.
• Jerry Mathers (aka The Beaver) - Jerry is known for his role on “Leave it to Beaver”. He is currently a spokesman for The Psoriasis Foundation campaign “Step into my Skin.”

• Joseph Stalin - Stalin lived from 1879 to 1953. Stalin was the General Secretary of the Communist Party from 1922 until his death. He is also known for establishing a regime known as Stalinism.
• Kenneth Starr - Kenneth Starr is an American lawyer. He is best known for his role in the “Clinton Scandal” and the “Starr Report”. Starr did not go off to Vietnam because of his psoriasis.
• John Hoyer Updike - John Hoyer Updike is an American Author. He is best known for his Rabbit Series. He had psoriasis like his mom.
• CariDee English -CariDee English is a cover girl. She keeps her psoriasis under control with the help of the biologic Raptivia. She is also a spokes person for the Psoriasis Foundation.

These are just a few of the millions who suffer from psoriasis.   The moral of this list is to prove that psoriasis does not have to rule your life.  You can take control of your condition and not let it stop you from living a rewarding life.