American singer and businesswoman Beyonce has revealed that she suffers from psoriasis, a skin disease that causes a rash with itchy, scaly patches commonly seen on the knees, elbows and scalp.

The singer made the revelation during a recent interview with the American lifestyle magazine Essence, where she spoke about her new hair care line Cécred.

When the Hold Up singer was asked what her haircare line meant to her and how she came up with it, she said: “I have many beautiful memories attached to my hair. The relationship we have with our hair is such a deeply personal journey. From spending my childhood in my mother’s salon to my father applying oil on my scalp to treat my psoriasis, these moments have been sacred to me.”

“The conversations and debates in the salons and barbershops create a sense of community for the people who look to it as retreat from their everyday lives. For them, it’s a place to feel beautiful and vent, laugh, share secrets and pass down wisdom. Its the most consistent community gathering we have. It’s so important that is a sanctuary,” she added.

The singer announced in recent weeks that she will be launching Cécred on Tuesday, February 20. The haircare line will include clarifying shampoo, scalp scrub, hydrating shampoo, moisturising deep conditioner, hair oil, hair lotion and others.