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Flavia Laos Reveals Guttate Psoriasis Diagnosis in Candid TikTok Video

She says she shared her condition to promote acceptance, encouraging others facing similar skin diseases.

Overview

  • The Peruvian actress and influencer disclosed the autoimmune skin condition on October 10 via TikTok, showing red spots on her body.
  • She said symptoms began in 2024 during a period of intense stress following her grandfather’s death, and a suspected allergy led to a skin biopsy that confirmed the diagnosis.
  • According to her account, doctors told her psoriasis guttata has no single known cause and often appears after an infection or due to stress.
  • Laos emphasized that the disease is not contagious and can enter remission or reappear, noting her lesions cleared for a time before returning the following year.
  • She described moving from insecurity to acceptance and urged patience, self-care, and empathy for people living with chronic skin conditions.