13 August,2026 11:11 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Kim Kardashian (Pictures via Instagram)
Kim Kardashian has opened up about her long-running battle with psoriasis, revealing how the chronic skin condition has affected not only her skin but also her confidence. The reality television star and entrepreneur has been candid about her experience with psoriasis for years, first speaking about it publicly in 2011 on Keeping Up With the Kardashians.
In a recent conversation, Kardashian admitted that she once struggled to accept the visible flare-ups and the impact they had on her self-esteem. "I tried to be really strong about accepting it, but it definitely made me insecure," she said, acknowledging how difficult it was when the condition became noticeable on her face.
Kardashian has previously described going to extreme lengths to manage her symptoms. One of her most unusual routines involved applying ointment to affected areas and wrapping herself in Saran Wrap before going to sleep. The treatment was intended to help the medication stay on her skin and provide relief from the painful and itchy flare-ups.
The 45-year-old has also tried various treatments over the years, including steroid-based options. However, she said the relief was often temporary, with symptoms returning after she stopped treatment. Her psoriasis has remained a recurring challenge, something she has openly documented with her followers in an effort to make the condition less taboo.
Kardashian has now partnered with wellness brand Broc Shot into her routine. She has credited the product with helping her manage her flare-ups and said improvements in her skin have also helped restore some of her confidence. She has also had beauty treatments.
Her experience with psoriasis is also personal in another way. Her mother, Kris Jenner, has the condition as well, highlighting the genetic component associated with psoriasis. Kardashian's openness about her own struggles has helped bring greater visibility to a condition that can be both physically uncomfortable and emotionally challenging.
While Kardashian continues to explore ways of managing her symptoms, her candid account highlights the emotional toll that visible skin conditions can have, even on someone accustomed to being constantly in the public eye. By speaking openly about her insecurities and treatment journey, she has encouraged conversations around accepting psoriasis rather than feeling ashamed of it.
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