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Flavia Laos Discloses Psoriasis Guttata Diagnosis, Says Lesions Have Returned

Her TikTok disclosure aims to destigmatize a noncontagious condition that can flare with stress.

Overview

  • The Peruvian actress and influencer said a skin biopsy confirmed psoriasis guttata after months of unexplained skin eruptions.
  • She shared images on TikTok showing red spots and described the emotional toll as she explained the condition has no definitive cure.
  • Laos recounted that symptoms first appeared in 2024 during a period of intense stress, including grieving her grandfather, after initially suspecting an allergy or intoxication.
  • Doctors told her the autoimmune disease is not contagious and can enter remission or reappear, with infections or stress often cited as triggers.
  • She said the lesions cleared for a time but have now returned, and she is focusing on therapy and ongoing care while encouraging others facing similar diagnoses.