Hey there, you fabulous bunch! Grab your favorite reading glasses and settle in because today, we’re diving into the roller-coaster life of none other than Cyndi Lauper. Yes, she of the iconic ‘Girls Just Want to Have Fun’ fame! If you thought you knew her, well, think again because there’s much more to this colorful queen of pop.

So, let’s talk about something you might not expect. Despite her exuberant and quirky persona that effortlessly charms fans worldwide, Lauper has been dealing with something far less glamorous – psoriasis. Since 2010, Cyndi has been grappling with this skin condition. She describes it as if ‘someone threw boiling water’ on her. Not exactly the kind of rave review you want for your skin, right?

Psoriasis is no small fry; it’s a real beast. It affects millions globally, causing pain, itchiness, and those pesky scaly patches that love to make an appearance at the worst possible times. Initially, she chalked it all up to irritation from her hair dye (something a pop icon has to use liberally). Imagine her shock when she found out it was psoriasis! Yikes!

Now, if you thought this condition might slow her down, you’d be sorely mistaken. Lauper didn’t just sit around feeling sorry for herself. Oh no, she wrote the music for the Tony Award-winning musical ‘Kinky Boots’ right in the middle of severe flare-ups. Talk about turning lemons into musical gold!

But Cyndi’s story doesn’t end here. This sparkly unicorn of a woman used her celebrity influence as a force for good. Inspired by her sister Ellen, Lauper has long been a beacon of support for the LGBT community. That’s right; she’s not just a pretty face and a powerful voice. She’s also a tireless activist working behind the scenes to make the world a better place.

Ever the advocate of self-care, Cyndi manages her stress through holistic practices like reiki, yoga, and meditation. Her advice? ‘Make a little time for you’ – sounds simple, but how often do we actually do it? Like, never?

Cyndi also had a heartfelt sit-down with the American Academy of Dermatology where she admitted, ‘I’ve never been able to really manage stress.’ But with treatments and as a spokesperson for Cosentyx, she’s been ‘four years clear.’ Quite the turnaround, wouldn’t you say?

If you think that’s all, brace yourself! Lauper hosts a podcast called PsO in the Know, where she raises awareness about psoriasis, sharing inspiring stories from those living with the condition. Just another example of how she takes those negatives and turns them into positive platforms for change.

In the grand scheme of things, Cyndi Lauper is not just a singer, but a beacon of resilience and advocacy. She’s living proof that no matter what life throws your way, you can face it head-on, possibly even while belting out a chart-topper or two. So here’s to Cyndi – may her story inspire you to find your inner strength and face your challenges head-on.