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Youd think celebrities are pretty much guaranteed perfectskin.
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Here, nine celebrities who have shared their tales of badly behaving skin.
Lena Dunham suddenly developed rosacea in her 30s.
These are two rosacea hallmarks, according to theMayo Clinic.
Other symptoms include eye issues likedry eyeand irritated eyelids, and more rarely, thickened skin on the nose.
They can also offer advice on how to lessen the likelihood of rosacea flare-ups in the future.
Allison Williams battled cystic acneand won.
Like herGirlsco-star,Williams developed a frustrating skin conditionas an adult.
Luckily, Accutane took care of it really quickly.
Cysts only present when someone has the most severe form of acne, according tothe AAD.
But this drug isnt something most dermatologists take lightly.
Isotretinoin can causemajor skin irritationand evenmiscarriage and birth defects when taken by pregnant people.
Solange Knowles skin erupted in hives during her wedding.
Its true that hives,medically known as urticaria, are a common sign of an allergic reaction.
General Hospitalactress Kirsten Storms took a break from work due to stress-related breakouts.
Dont underestimate stress capability to unleash chaos upon your skin.
Julianna Margulies got chickenpox as an adult (yup, its possible).
Its most common in people under 15, according to theU.S.
Of course, that doesnt mean things will absolutely get dire if you contract chickenpox as an adult.
But if you have a rash that develops into those telltale blisters, call your doctor.
Also, FYI, once youve had chickenpox, you cant get it again.
But since the varicella-zoster virus stays in your system, you’re able to getshingles.
Chrissy Teigens period makes her skin break out.
As if getting aperiodwerent bad enough, symptoms like acne often come along for the ride.
On the bright side, if this happens to you, you have something in common with Chrissy Teigen.
Luckily, there are plenty of treatments for period skin.
Exfoliating cleansers with salicylic or glycolic acid can help.
So can topical retinoids that prevent clogged pores andbirth controlto keep your hormones on more of an even keel.
Daisy Ridley deals with PCOS-related pimples.
Finally found out I have polycystic ovaries and that’s why it’s bad.
I can safely say feeling so self-conscious has left my confidence in tatters.
I hate wearing [makeup] but I currently don’t want to leave the house without it on.
Hormonal birth control may help do the trick; it often helps stabilize periods and reduce PCOS-related acne.
Katie Lowes ofScandalfame had to work to accept her psoriasis.
The actress knows thepsoriasisstruggle all too well.
“It brought out a lot of embarrassed and ashamed feelings.
This can lead to a buildup on the surface of the skin.
Psoriasis isnt curable, but it is treatable.
I have oily skin.
“she wroteon the website Li.st when discussing her skin-care regimen.
Nothing like a good old whitehead on dark brown skin.
In her roundup, she also included products to address acne scars and hyperpigmentation.
Underneath all the24-karat gold face masksand highest-qualityfoundation, maybe stars reallyarejust like us.
