Living with Atopic Dermatitis: How Model Michelle López Overcame Challenges and Found Strength

2023-06-01 15:27:29

The model Michelle López shared that she was born with this condition and that she received an early diagnosis.

By: Mariana Mestizo Hernandez


In the competitive world of fashion, where the perfect image is the norm, a model stands out not only for her stunning beauty, but also for her courage and perseverance in her battle against atopic dermatitis.

Behind the photo shoots is an inspiring story of how a young model has learned to live with this chronic condition of the fur and has found the strength to overcome the challenges it presents.

“It has been a bit tedious, when working in the media, you must have a completely careful physical appearance, the fur above all things and dermatitis is a condition of the fur inflammation that harms us when it comes to irritation, how the skin looks furthe itching that it gives, I have to constantly fight, but nothing… I live with that, there is no other way than to survive with it,” said Michelle López Colombani, presenter, model, businesswoman and patient of atopic dermatitis.

When was she diagnosed?

The model shared that she was born with this condition and that she received an early diagnosis. The atopic dermatitisa chronic condition that affects the furhas presented unique challenges for this model.

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She has dealt with flare-ups and flare-ups, often in such visible areas as her neck, forearms, and the backs of her knees. However, far from hiding, she has decided to embrace her condition and turn it into a source of strength.

He also added that in high or very low temperatures, the disease tends to have symptoms stronger

How do you take care of your skin?

López reported that she must moisturize her skin very well every day. furusually with hydrocortisone, which was prescribed by your dermatologists to control symptoms of the condition.

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Your role in education

Now, the presenter recounted her experience in the educational sector of Puerto Rico, where she worked for 7 years for the Department of Education, teaching the little ones about the atopic dermatitisvisualizing this disease in order to end stigmas and myths that exist around it.

“I love children, I love being able to educate and teach them about this condition, it is to advise them that it is not a contagious disease,” said López.

On the other hand, he mentioned that there are multiple treatments for atopic dermatitisas well as home remedies that can alleviate some of your symptomswhich allows to deal with the condition in a better way.

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Factors that worsen the condition

The model highlighted that despite the fact that she likes to train, several times it has been an important factor for the symptoms of atopic dermatitis soar, as well as being in the media that often causes stress and has had to learn to drive so that his condition does not worsen.

It should be noted that López also suffers from asthma, where she must be very careful about what makes this condition worse.

Therefore, during the practice of physical activity, it is essential to maintain the fur constantly hydrated. This implies carrying a towel with you and thoroughly drying your body after perspiring, as well as making sure you maintain adequate hydration to avoid the reappearance of skin complaints.

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