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Girls star's secret battle with eczema at 2013 Golden Globes
17 Oct
Summary
- Actress managed severe eczema during a major career achievement.
- Eczema caused intense itching, pain, and visible skin damage.
- A new treatment provided relief after years of suffering.
Actress Allison Williams recalled a challenging personal health battle during a significant professional triumph. In 2013, as her show "Girls" received the award for Best Television Series -- Musical or Comedy at the Golden Globe Awards, Williams was experiencing a severe eczema flare-up. She described intense itching and pain on her calves, which were visibly red and scratched, with hives present. This discomfort and the need to conceal her skin condition under her dress made her feel vulnerable.
Williams, who has partnered with Sanofi and Regeneron for a campaign promoting Dupixent, shared that she had tried numerous topical treatments for her eczema previously. The condition worsened when it began affecting her scalp, prompting her to seek new options from her dermatologist. Despite initial reservations about self-injection due to a fear of needles, she was prescribed Dupixent and found significant relief from her symptoms.
The series "Girls," which aired on HBO from 2012 to 2017, also saw its star Lena Dunham receive an award that night for Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series -- Musical or Comedy. The show is slated for a five-episode limited-run revival. Williams expressed sadness for her past self who endured the discomfort of untreated eczema.
