Claire Sweeney has reached out to her fans for advice while suffering from a nasty health condition.
The Coronation Street star, who plays Cassie Plummer on the iconic ITV soap, joined the cobbles last year. She’s been popular with fans and her character Cassie recently got a job as Ken Barlow’s carer.
She’s having a blast on the Street, but away from the cameras, Claire has been struggling a lot with peri-oral dermatitis. She took to Instagram to reveal that she was in a lot of pain because of it.
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She posted a snap and wrote: “Having the worst flair up on my skin with my peri oral dermatitis. Please does anyone know a magic cure. It’s so sore! ” [sic].
(Image: Instagram/Claire Sweeney)
Her fans were worried and rushed to the comments to offer help and support. One commented: “Sorry to read about your flare-up. It looks painful. Hope you can get something to help, wishing you all the best.”
Another added: “So sorry Claire. It looks sore. Hopefully you get the right treatment and are feeling good soon”.
A third wrote: “Sorry to hear about this Claire please take care of yourself xx”. Peri-oral dermatitis mainly affects women between the ages of 20 and 50.
(Image: Instagram/ @claire.sweeney)
It causes persistent redness or small bumps called papules, according to the British Association of Dermatologists. The precise cause for the condition is not known but there are treatments available.
Cassie has snapped up the job of being a carer for Ken, who recently had a fall and now requires the assistance of carers. She’s said yes despite her not having any experience or qualifications for it.
Claire said she loves working with William Roache, who plays Ken. She said: “We did a scene together on his 92nd birthday. He has this shine in his eyes and he never drops a line. He is so great. I’m thinking if I can just hang out with him and get a little bit of that elixir or whatever his secret is.
“I’m fascinated by him and I love talking to him. I have been a longtime fan of the show and I love all the history of Corrie as well.”
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