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.
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