Simone Biles Reveals Scalp Condition and Eczema Struggles During Paris Olympics

Simone Biles has revealed in a new interview that she suffered from severe skin conditions during the 2024 Paris Olympics, including scratching her scalp until it bled. The 29-year-old gymnast said she feared TV cameras would capture her flaking skin during competition. Biles initially dismissed the itching and flaking as dandruff and tried over-the-counter treatments, but her busy schedule delayed seeing a dermatologist. She was eventually diagnosed with a scalp condition and eczema on her arms, prompting her to seek medical help when she could no longer ignore the discomfort. The 11-time Olympic medalist also described a dramatic year outside gymnastics, revealing in June that she had experienced what she called "the scariest experience of her life" and had been close to death. She later shared a hospital photo without disclosing the reason for treatment.