The pixie-like Cyndi Lauper, whose 1983 smash song “Girls Just Want to Have Fun” became a universal anthem, has a certain allure that motivates women of all ages to follow the song’s advice.
Lauper is the epitome of cool. Her colorful hair, creative style, and eccentric, easygoing personality inspire others to be authentic.
However, beneath her humorous voice that makes her audience feel good, the artist battles psoriasis, a severe skin ailment that at one point was so severe that “It looked like someone threw boiling water on me.”
The 69-year-old pop icon recently disclosed that she has been battling psoriasis, an incurable chronic skin ailment, since receiving a diagnosis in 2010.
Scaly patches, extreme pain, itching, and discomfort are all possible symptoms of psoriasis. The skin condition affects an estimated 125 million people globally and 8 million in the United States.
Lauper initially suffered from general discomfort and scalp irritations, which grew worse over time.
The award-winning performer experienced both physical and mental distress as a result of the ongoing bouts, which she initially blamed to the periodic dyeing of her hair.
The singer of “Time after Time” is a busy activist, touring pop sensation, and mother.
Inspired by her lesbian sister Ellen, Lauper is a human rights advocate who dedicates her life to promoting the LGBT community.
“Above the Clouds,” a song she wrote in 2005, was dedicated to Matthew Shepard, a gay teenager who was beaten to death in Wyoming. Additionally, she created the “True Colors” concert tour in 2007–2008, which benefits private and local LGBT foundations and charities.
Lauper has a remarkable resume as an actor, singer, and songwriter in addition to her advocacy work. Over the course of her four-decade career, Lauper won multiple accolades, including an Emmy, two Grammys, a Tony Award, and an MTV Music Video Award for her role in an episode of the TV sitcom Mad About You in 1995.
She is also an inductee of the Songwriters Hall of Fame, has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and was invited as a special guest to attend U.S. President Barrack Obama’s second inauguration in 2013 in recognition of her humanitarian work.
Lauper is a powerful woman who hasn’t allowed her condition stop her. The True Colors singer is learning how to cope with stress, which can cause a flare-up, and is refusing to let her psoriasis control her.
She penned the music and lyrics for the Broadway blockbuster musical Kinky Boots, for which she won a Tony Award for Best Original Score, while she was diagnosed with severe psoriasis. The first female Tony Award winner in that category is Lauper. Five other Tony Awards, including Best New Musical, were also won by the show.
In an interview with the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), Lauper opens up about her experience with the autoimmune skin disorder in the hopes of assisting others.
“My ability to effectively handle stress has never been strong.” She added that she has adopted a comprehensive strategy for stress relief and recovery both at home and when traveling. “That helps me,” she remarked, referring to her study of reiki, a Japanese method for relaxation and stress relief.
Lauper actively seeks to maintain her sense of groundedness through reiki, yoga, meditation, and/or outdoor walks with her dog and/or husband, David Thornton, whom she married in 1991. Born in 1997, the couple had a single son.
Lauper urged individuals to constantly “make a little time for you,” saying that taking care of oneself is not a bad thing.
You can begin modestly. She went on, “How about five minutes for you?”
Lauper, who is very resilient, says that “it’s really hard to get up again when psoriasis gets really bad.” She occasionally had chills due to her inability to control her body temperature, which can result in hypothermia. Even when she rested, the disease simply worsened, and the anguish was exacerbated by others who questioned its seriousness and said, “It’s just a rash.”
Lauper remarked, “You don’t have to suffer.” The frequently intolerable consequences of psoriasis can be lessened by topical, oral, or injectable treatments. As a spokeswoman for Novartis’ Cosentyx, Lauper claims to be “four years clear” after finding solace in the medication.
In 2017, Lauper discussed her approach to managing psoriasis in an interview with HealthDay.
It’s funny—you start donning gloves or other items in the hopes that [psoriasis] won’t be noticed, but it isn’t. I wasn’t like, “Woo-hoo, look at this!” while wearing it. Everyone hides it, don’t they? The number of people who have it but choose not to discuss it will surprise you. It is beneficial to discuss it because it is one of those things that is somewhat unseen.
She discusses it on her podcast, PsO in the Know, which includes advocates, celebrities, and regular sufferers who share their perspectives on psoriasis.
Lauper is not the only famous person with psoriasis. Kim Kardashian, 42, is up about her challenges after receiving a diagnosis at the age of thirty. Kris Jenner, her 67-year-old mother, described her first breakout as “life-changing” when it occurred in her late 20s. Other famous people with psoriasis include the 81-year-old musician Art Garfunkel, the 65-year-old actor Jon Lovitz, and the 74-year-old Jerry Mathers, also known as “The Beaver.”
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We are really lucky to have role models like Cyndi Lauper who use her platform to assist others in overcoming obstacles. We can’t picture a world without her abilities and path because she is such a courageous woman!➕
