I guess we only have her word that she has psoriasis. And to what extent? A dime sized patch of psoriasis would ruin a modeling career. Is that how much she had? Psoriasis aside, she's obviously a good advert for Raptiva.
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NATIONAL PSORIASIS FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES SPOKESPERSON
(Portland, Ore. – May 2, 2007) The National Psoriasis Foundation announced today that CariDee English, winner of Cycle 7 of America’s Next Top Model®, has signed as spokesperson for the nonprofit organization.
CariDee, who developed psoriasis at the age of 5, openly discussed her disease on the television show that aired in late 2006. As a teenager, psoriasis covered nearly
70 percent of her body. She spent years gathering information and trying various treatments. Her psoriasis persisted but so did CariDee. She maintained an optimistic outlook and the intense belief that modeling is what she was born to do. After hard-won acceptance of the disease, and visits to three different dermatologists to find a treatment that works for her, she is living her dream.
As a youngster, CariDee says she felt “cursed” with psoriasis. She experienced taunts and embarrassment. Today, her “curse” is her cause.
“Psoriasis awareness is very important to me. I want others with the disease to know they are not alone. I want to inspire them to live their dreams,” she said.
CariDee will participate in various events over the next year, including the National Psoriasis Foundation® 2007 National Conference in Las Vegas, Nev., Aug. 17-18.
“This is a very exciting opportunity for us,” said Gail Zimmerman, president and CEO of the Psoriasis Foundation. “Many people with psoriasis are reluctant to talk about it. As a model whose success is dependent on outward appearance, it’s courageous of CariDee to step up and speak out about psoriasis.”
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