ITV Coronation Street star opens up about secret health struggles as she shares diagnosis
05.06.2022 - 02:45
/ msn.com
Coronation Street star has opened up about her experiences with vitiligo. Taking to Instagram, the 31-year-old actor, who is best known for her role as Katy Armstrong in Corrie, shared the news of her diagnosis with fans. Vitiligo is a long-term condition which sees pale white patches develop on the skin as a result of a lack of melanin.
Posting photos of her skin, Georgia wrote: "Two years ago I noticed two little white patches on my skin that appeared to mirror both sides of my body. " READ MORE: Amanda Holden angers Britain's Got Talent fans with 'tacky' Platinum Jubilee tribute The former Strictly Come Dancing contestant continued: "Two years on and a final diagnosis from a dermatologist I now know I have something else. Vitiligo.
As you can see the pigment on my skin has disappeared. The reason for this happening is still unknown although there are a few factors they think cause it. " She then showed followers how the condition had impacted her skin, adding: "The saddest part? There is no cure.
There are new spots turning up all the time. I try not to let it affect my mind. But it does get me down at times to know I will have this for life.
"I just wanted to raise awareness and speak out about it. If I can make anyone else feel more comfortable about it I will. It will also help me more than you can imagine.
"Georgia concluded: "I’m still me. I just have funky skin now. Social media makes you feel imperfect far too much.
But this is me and I can’t change it. And I hope people who meet people with Vitiligo understand how it can make you feel. And find the beauty in it.
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