Simone Biles Opens Up About Her Battle With Seborrheic Dermatitis and Eczema

Simone Biles recently opened up about her skin condition in a candid conversation. The Olympic gymnast recalled how she had been struggling and even bled due to the condition before she was diagnosed. And now, she is not holding back and sharing everything she experienced in a very heart-to-heart conversation.

Simone Biles reflects on the skin condition that left her bleeding and miserable

In a conversation with PEOPLE, Simone recalled her battle with seborrheic dermatitis and eczema. The gymnast shared how she managed the two skin conditions for years before seeing a dermatologist for a diagnosis. She has now partnered with Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc. to launch the Skin to Believe In campaign to raise awareness around these inflammatory skin conditions and inspire others to find a solution.

During the conversation, she recalled "itching all the time" and revealed the symptoms actually began when she was still training for the 2024 Paris Olympics. Simone revealed she noticed she was flaking around the crown of her head.