Randy Jackson's Rash

Randy Jackson's got a lot to smile about.	He won't let an elbow rash...	...stop him from enjoying the show.

Part of the appeal of TV juggernaut "American Idol" are the trio of judges: kooky Paula Abdul, strident Simon Cowell, and laid back music producer Randy Jackson. While Cowell is renown for his tight T-shirts, Randy prefers long sleeves. Recently, it became clear why. Exposed, Randy's bare arm reveals a dark, scaly rash, the classic appearance of psoriasis in a person of color. As a producer, Randy rubs elbows with music's biggest stars. Singers can rest assured, those elbows are not contagious. A frustrating form of inflammation, psoriasis is not caused by bacteria, fungus, or being "pitchy." Between creams containing cortisone, tar, zinc and vitamin D, there are almost as many ways to reduce the appearance of psoriasis as there are ways to style Sanjaya's hair. Yet none of these treatments are a permanent cure. So keeping some moisturizer around the studio, as well as a positive attitude, should keep Jackson feeling the "wow factor." More psoriasis in movies at skinema.com.