Actor Ted Danson was diagnosed with plaque psoriasis when he was 25 years old. Danson, now 76, says he turned to self-deprecating humor in an effort to point out his own flaws with funny quips before anyone else could.
, was diagnosed with plaque psoriasis when he was 25 years old. Danson, now 76, says he spent years feeling shame and embarrassment about the diagnosis and his breakouts, finding excuses not to go swimming or join others in skin-baring activities.
“It’s not life-threatening, it’s just personality-threatening, emotionally threatening,” Danson told WebMD. Each person’s journey with psoriasis is unique, and Danson knows that what works for him won’t necessarily be the right treatment for anyone else. That’s why he wants people with psoriasis to see a dermatologist and forge a plan of their own to get relief.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Ted Cruz hosts a podcast for free — a Ted Cruz super PAC gets paidVerdict is a popular political podcast. iHeartMedia, which distributes the show, has paid more than $630,000 to a super PAC that supports his campaign.
Read more »
D'Arcy Carden on Potential 'Good Place' Reunion on Ted Danson's New Netflix Show and Her Podcast (Exclusive)D'Arcy Carden discusses the possibility of a 'Good Place' reunion on Ted Danson's new Netflix show and her podcast. She expresses her optimism about joining the show and mentions her close friendships with the cast and crew of 'The Good Place'.
Read more »
More Changes Ahead at Stages as Managing Director is Leaving For SeattleStages theater must be setting some kind of record for changes at the top. First longtime Artistic Director Kenn McLaughlin announced in late June he was leaving — albeit with a year to go before he exits. Then public relations specialist Lindsey Brown and husband celebrity chef Chris Shepherd announced...
Read more »
‘The Planet Is Going Bankrupt’: Human Survival Depends On Managing Climate RiskMy role is Director of the Centre for Sustainable Finance at the Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL). I work with the finance industry to embed sustainability into decision-making and to rewire the system.
Read more »
China faces 'fork in the road,' IMF Managing Director Georgieva says, as officials meet CEOsChina needs to 'reinvent itself' with economic policies to speed resolution of its property crisis and boost domestic consumption and productivity, IMF said.
Read more »
T-Squared: Tribune wins 5 top awards from Texas Managing EditorsOur newsroom was recognized for top reporter, investigative report, infographic, video and Freedom of Information Award.
Read more »