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We have all seen people with unique physical traits, whether it’s an atypical birthmark or unusually shaped ears. More often than not, these are due to special conditions that highlight the intricacy of the human body.

The photos you’re about to see are from people who drew wild cards in the genetic lottery. They view the world differently from the rest of “normal” society, making their cases all the more fascinating. 

But what’s more noteworthy is how these people embrace their eccentricities instead of viewing them as an abnormality to be ashamed of. After all, having foldable tongues and a sixth toe on the right foot are excellent conversation starters. 

This is a new set of photos continuing from the series Bored Panda previously published.

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My Little Girl Was Born With Albinism, And She Is So Beautiful

My Little Girl Was Born With Albinism, And She Is So Beautiful

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    Stunning Blue Eyes. A Girl With Waardenburg Syndrome

    Stunning Blue Eyes. A Girl With Waardenburg Syndrome

    I am a Peace Corps volunteer in West Africa. I live in the same village as this girl named Suru. Along with the beautiful eyes, she is completely deaf and has a patch of white skin on her right hand.

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    Calling For All Fellow Vitiligo Owners - You Need To Start Embracing The Unique Beauty Of Our Condition. Don't Let Your Life Suffer When Others Have No Choice In The Matter. Keep Smiling

    Calling For All Fellow Vitiligo Owners - You Need To Start Embracing The Unique Beauty Of Our Condition. Don't Let Your Life Suffer When Others Have No Choice In The Matter. Keep Smiling

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    My Little Brother And Me, Both With Heterochromia

    My Little Brother And Me, Both With Heterochromia

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    Experts say the most common genetic disorders result from DNA mutations in genes inherited from our parents. They classify these issues as chromosomal, complex (a.k.a. multifactorial), and single-gene (a.k.a. monogenic). 

    Chromosomal disorders target the structures that hold genes within each cell. Some prime examples are Down syndrome, autism spectrum disorder, and Klinefelter syndrome, in which assigned males at birth have an extra X chromosome. 

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    Complex/multifactorial genetic disorders are a byproduct of gene mutations from environmental factors such as chemical exposure, as well as the use of substances like tobacco and alcohol. Arthritis, late-onset Alzheimer’s disease, diabetes, and migraines fall under this category. 

    As the name suggests, monogenic disorders result from a mutation in one gene. Some examples are sickle cell disease, cystic fibrosis, congenital deafness, and muscular dystrophy.

    #5

    Just Because You Look A Little Different, Doesn't Mean You Have To Look Like The People Mostly Shown In Media

    Just Because You Look A Little Different, Doesn't Mean You Have To Look Like The People Mostly Shown In Media

    In elementary school, I was made fun of for my birthmark. I got called Pizza Face, Tomato Face, and other harmful names. So I tried to laser it away to make my appearance more comfortable for other people to look at, so I was less of a target. I’m forever grateful that the laser never ended up working. I wear my birthmark proudly. It makes me me.

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    Cindi Antrobus
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    6 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have a friend who has a birth mark the same color as yours but it's the shape of a paw print on the side of her face. I always thought it was beautiful

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    #6

    My Vitiligo Hair. The White Hair Contains No Pigment

    My Vitiligo Hair. The White Hair Contains No Pigment

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    Val
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    6 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So cool! You don't have to spend hundreds to have sweet a@@ hair!

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    #7

    My Son's Birthmark Gives Him The Best Hairstyle

    My Son's Birthmark Gives Him The Best Hairstyle

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    #8

    My Son Was Born With Elf Ears

    My Son Was Born With Elf Ears

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    However, there are much more special cases, like Marfan syndrome. On the surface, it looks like a person with a lanky frame and a narrow facial structure. However, it is a result of a severe, incurable chronic disorder. 

    Marfan syndrome affects the body’s connective tissues, causing the people stricken with it to have unusually long limbs. While it may seem harmless, this condition may cause life-threatening issues like aortic aneurysms because it also affects the heart and blood vessels. 

    Doctors usually prescribe blood pressure medications to patients with Marfan syndrome to alleviate the pressure on the aorta. In some cases, people with this condition must undergo preventive surgery.

    #9

    Born With Blue Eyes, But They Changed Into 3 Colors As I Aged

    Born With Blue Eyes, But They Changed Into 3 Colors As I Aged

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    #10

    Marfan Syndrome Can Be A Daunting Diagnosis. It Can Be Confusing But Nevertheless, Getting A Diagnosis Is Crucial. Knowledge Is Power, Even When It's Scary. Awareness Can Save Lives 

    Marfan Syndrome Can Be A Daunting Diagnosis. It Can Be Confusing But Nevertheless, Getting A Diagnosis Is Crucial. Knowledge Is Power, Even When It's Scary. Awareness Can Save Lives 

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    #11

    Meet Veinticuatro (24). He Has Twelve Movable Fingers And Twelve Movable Toes

    Meet Veinticuatro (24). He Has Twelve Movable Fingers And Twelve Movable Toes

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    #14

    Finally Having The Confidence To Wear Pretty Dresses And Not Care About People Looking At My Legs And Feet Has Been So Liberating. Life's Too Short To Hide Who You Are

    Finally Having The Confidence To Wear Pretty Dresses And Not Care About People Looking At My Legs And Feet Has Been So Liberating. Life's Too Short To Hide Who You Are

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    Na Schi
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    6 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    According to shoe-designers she has the absolute standard-foot-shape, otherwise there isn't an explanation how they came up with those foot-squishing, pain-inducing pointy heels 😉

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    #15

    My Son Was Born With An Extra Thumb

    My Son Was Born With An Extra Thumb

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    Mad Dragon
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    6 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When he grows up he can challenge that other person with the extra thumb to a thumb war!

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    #16

    Picture For International Albinism Month

    Picture For International Albinism Month

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    DEW
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    6 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You're good looking!! Your jacket is really lovely!!

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    If you’ve seen a person with cat-like eyes or pupils shaped like keyholes, they are likely suffering from coloboma. This hereditary disease may affect one or both eyes and cause various symptoms, from light sensitivity to complete vision loss. 

    Coloboma can develop in various parts of the eye, from the iris to the lens, the retina, and the optic nerve. According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the disease can begin as early as infancy and requires immediate evaluation. 

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    However, like Marfan syndrome, coloboma has no cure. Ophthalmologists usually require their patients to wear colored contact lenses to make their irises appear rounder. They may also prescribe low-vision devices, like side shields for eyeglasses, to control light reflection.

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    Glowing And Growing With Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome

    Glowing And Growing With Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome

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    Kat
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    6 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    hlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) is a genetic condition that affects your body's ability to produce collagen that supports your connective tissue. It can make your skin, joints and other tissue weaker and more flexible than they should be

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    #20

    Bet This Would Be Pretty Handy On Old Fighting Games

    Bet This Would Be Pretty Handy On Old Fighting Games

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    #21

    I Was Born With A Cleft Deficiency On My Hands, Meaning I Was Born With Only 3 Fingers On Each Hand

    I Was Born With A Cleft Deficiency On My Hands, Meaning I Was Born With Only 3 Fingers On Each Hand

    With the power of modern medicine, I was able to get another finger on each hand. On my left hand, you'll notice a bent pointer finger, that finger is man-made.

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    #22

    The Sun Hits The Birthmark Just Right. You Are Each Unique In Your Own Way, And So Are Your Birthmarks 

    The Sun Hits The Birthmark Just Right. You Are Each Unique In Your Own Way, And So Are Your Birthmarks 

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    Anna Ekberg
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    6 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Does this affect the eye or vision? Cause on this pic it looks like she has no pupil in the right eye. Reflection maybe?

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    #23

    My Grandma And I Have Extra Lines On Our Pinkies

    My Grandma And I Have Extra Lines On Our Pinkies

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    #24

    My Vitiligo Is The Best Thing To Ever Happen To Me

    My Vitiligo Is The Best Thing To Ever Happen To Me

    My name is Alicia, and getting Vitiligo at a very young age was the best thing that ever happened to me. Everywhere I go, it allows me to stand out among a crowd. When I was little, maybe kids did not understand, but going through high school and beyond now, my peers absolutely adore it. It has only gotten better since I became an adult and moved to a big city. The world is different now. 

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    #25

    Ocular Albinism Is A Genetic Condition That Primarily Affects The Eyes

    Ocular Albinism Is A Genetic Condition That Primarily Affects The Eyes

    This condition reduces the coloring (pigmentation) of the iris, which is the colored part of the eye, and the retina, which is the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye. Pigmentation in the eye is essential for normal vision. 

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    Lee Banks
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    6 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My buddy has this, plus some other things. He's handsome AF and always introduces himself as the only gay, albino, black man with no bellybutton you'll ever meet. Strangely, I met another guy like that in highschool.

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    Heterochromia is an eye-related disorder that could draw more amazement than concern. People stricken with this condition have different-colored irises, with the left eye being blue and the right eye being green. There is also central heterochromia, where the eye has a distinct inner ring of a different color from the outer iris. 

    For the most part, heterochromia has no other symptoms apart from differing iris colors. However, it could also be a byproduct of other conditions, such as Horner syndrome (eyelid drooping caused by disrupted nerve fibers connecting the brain to the eye) and Hirschsprung’s disease (caused by improperly developed intestinal nerve cells). 

    But because of its pleasantly peculiar nature, heterochromia is usually deemed “incredibly beautiful,” especially since many A-list celebrities share this condition. Some of the famous names with different-colored eyes include Mila Kunis, Kiefer Sutherland, Kate Bosworth, and Christopher Walken, to name a few.

    #27

    Raynaud’s Phenomenon (Vasospasm)

    Raynaud’s Phenomenon (Vasospasm)

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    Farnzy
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    6 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Have this and it used to get this bad...until I quit smoking cigarettes. Kinda scary..

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    #28

    Buddy Of Mine Has A Double Big Toe. Yes, He Plays Soccer

    Buddy Of Mine Has A Double Big Toe. Yes, He Plays Soccer

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    #29

    Heterochromia On Me. A Full Blue Eye, Then A Grey/Brown Eye

    Heterochromia On Me. A Full Blue Eye, Then A Grey/Brown Eye

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    shanila.pheonix_
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    6 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    heterochromia is so pretty!! i have a friend with central heterochromia and i love looking at her eyes :D

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    #30

    I'm Able To Make It Look Like I Have Two Sets Of Small Lips

    I'm Able To Make It Look Like I Have Two Sets Of Small Lips

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    Geographic Tongue

    Geographic Tongue

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    Ana Klekijeva
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    6 months ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have this. It camn be sometimes be painfull or sore. The patches tend to move around, and the white rings fade over the day (with tongue usage) but the darker pink spots are always vidible. Does someone know what it is ? My doctor didn't belive me and said she sees nothing.

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    #32

    I Have A Coloboma - A Hole In The Structure Of The Eye

    I Have A Coloboma - A Hole In The Structure Of The Eye

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    LakotaWolf (she/her)
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    6 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "A coloboma is a hole in one of the structures of the eye, such as the iris, retina, choroid, or optic disc. The hole is present from birth and can be caused when a gap called the choroid fissure, which is present during early stages of prenatal development, fails to close up completely before a child is born." Colobomas can affect the person's vision, but not always.

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    I Was Born With A Crooked Bone In My Skull Resulting In My Unique Eyebrow

    I Was Born With A Crooked Bone In My Skull Resulting In My Unique Eyebrow

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    You were likely amazed and freaked out at the same time when someone showed you how their thumb bends a full 90 degrees backward. Joint hypermobility syndrome, a.k.a double-jointedness, isn’t an unusual genetic condition. Still, there is more to it than meets the eye. 

    The National Library of Medicine noted that joint hypermobility syndrome could be a precursor to more serious conditions like Ehlers-Danlos syndrome. Like Marfan syndrome, it affects the body’s connective tissues and, in worst cases, ruptures blood vessels. 

    For the most part, double-jointed people do not experience any outright symptoms from their condition. However, pain and stiffness in the joints and muscles and constant dislocations may occur in more severe cases.

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    #34

    I Won The Mutational Toe-Thumb Lottery (Localized Gigantism)

    I Won The Mutational Toe-Thumb Lottery (Localized Gigantism)

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    My Daughter Was Born With Highlights

    My Daughter Was Born With Highlights

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    My Newborn Son Was Born With A Heart-Shaped Thumb

    My Newborn Son Was Born With A Heart-Shaped Thumb

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    These days, it isn’t uncommon to see people with patches on their skin that are a different color. This condition is called vitiligo, an auto-immune disorder where the body’s immune cells attack the melanocytes, the cells responsible for making skin pigment. 

    According to the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal Skin Diseases, vitiligo may develop at any age. However, the discolored skin patches may begin to appear before the age of 20. In some cases, it starts to manifest in early childhood. People with other autoimmune diseases like psoriasis and rheumatoid arthritis are also at risk of developing this condition. 

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    Experts would usually disregard treatment options for vitiligo since it causes no further harm. However, since people with this condition are more prone to developing self-esteem issues, light therapy, depigmentation therapy, and surgery are potential solutions.

    #39

    I Was Born With Naturally Pointy Ears

    I Was Born With Naturally Pointy Ears

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    Similar to vitiligo, Albinism is a rare genetic disorder that affects skin pigment and causes discoloration. However, in this case, people suffer from a lack of melanin, a chemical responsible for producing hair, eye, and skin color. 

    According to published research, albinism occurs in one in every 3,000 people worldwide and affects all races and ethnic groups. Besides the overly pale skin, people with this condition suffer from vision problems, sensitivity to light, and rapid eye movement. 

    Albinism has no cure and increases the risk of skin cancer and sunburn. Dermatologists advise people with this disorder to minimize sun exposure, wear eye protection like sunglasses, and use sunscreen regularly. 

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    #40

    Some Of My Friends Told Me That My Fingers Are "Units"

    Some Of My Friends Told Me That My Fingers Are "Units"

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    #41

    A Patch Of My Hair Fell Out 1.5 Years Ago And Has Grown Back Curly

    A Patch Of My Hair Fell Out 1.5 Years Ago And Has Grown Back Curly

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    DEW
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    6 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My hair has always been thin and very straight. I started taking hair pills and now when I get out of the shower it's very curly. I usually blow dry my hair so it always straight. I'm going to let it dry naturally this summer just to see. I do have a lot more hair so I'm happy.

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    #42

    Coloboma People Rise Up

    Coloboma People Rise Up

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    DEW
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    6 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Does it make you see any different? Do you have trouble with the sun or darkness? I think this is so cool!!

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    #43

    I Was Born With A Port Wine Stain Birthmark On The Left Side Of My Face. I’ve Never Let It Stop Me From Doing The Things I Want To Achieve

    I Was Born With A Port Wine Stain Birthmark On The Left Side Of My Face. I’ve Never Let It Stop Me From Doing The Things I Want To Achieve

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    #44

    I Have Marfan Syndrome And I'm Double-Jointed

    I Have Marfan Syndrome And I'm Double-Jointed

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    Karen Krause
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    6 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't have Marfens and I used to be able to do that when I was younger. My favorite joke in elementary was to 'accidentally' have the piano cover hit my hand and complain my hand was broken. Age has caught up with me.

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    #45

    My Heel Has Strange Bumps When I Stand

    My Heel Has Strange Bumps When I Stand

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    #46

    When Cooper Was About 3 Weeks Old, Waardenburg Syndrome Came Onto Our Radar For The First Time

    When Cooper Was About 3 Weeks Old, Waardenburg Syndrome Came Onto Our Radar For The First Time

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    UncleJohn3000
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    6 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Waardenburg syndrome is a group of rare genetic conditions characterised by at least some degree of congenital hearing loss and pigmentation deficiencies, which can include bright blue eyes, a white forelock or patches of light skin. ~ Wikipedia

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    6 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He and his mother have a Youtube Channel named "Beth & Coop". His mother also made a book called "The ABCs of Inclusion". It's a picture book which teaches children the alphabet while educating about disabilities. The children in the book are based on real children.

    RaisedByCats
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    6 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Waardenburg syndrome is a group of rare genetic conditions characterised by at least some degree of congenital hearing loss and pigmentation deficiencies, which can include bright blue eyes, a white forelock or patches of light skin. Wikipedia

    DEW
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    6 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is his eyes reflecting the room or is it his eyes?

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    #47

    I Was Born Without The Rest Of My Ear

    I Was Born Without The Rest Of My Ear

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    6 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Can you hear still? Is it both ears? I think they look kind of cute and unique!!

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    #48

    Shaved My Head And Found These Weird Lines In It

    Shaved My Head And Found These Weird Lines In It

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    Julia Mckinney
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    6 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    First of all, looks interesting. Second, my father-in-law shaved his head when my mother in law had breast cancer (15 yrs. remission, she's doing great) and swear to a deity- his head looked like a Klingons.

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    #49

    I See Your Extra Toe And Raise You My Extra Thumb

    I See Your Extra Toe And Raise You My Extra Thumb

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    #50

    My Fingers Can Bend Way Back

    My Fingers Can Bend Way Back

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    Lance LaRocque
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    6 months ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Could be Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, Marfan Syndrome, or general hypermobility.

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    #51

    I Have A Rare Syndrome (Axenfeld-Rieger Syndrome), Which Has Made My Eyes Have 3 Pupils. Here Is A Picture Of My Left Eye

    I Have A Rare Syndrome (Axenfeld-Rieger Syndrome), Which Has Made My Eyes Have 3 Pupils. Here Is A Picture Of My Left Eye

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    #52

    My Single Extremely Long Leg Hair

    My Single Extremely Long Leg Hair

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    Princess Jade
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    6 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Most people will have a hair on their body that has grown way longer then it's meant to.

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    #53

    My Hands Under A UV Light

    My Hands Under A UV Light

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    LakotaWolf (she/her)
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    6 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This isn't "unusual genetics", it's what sun-damaged skin looks like under a UV light :(

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    #55

    Polydactyly Is The Condition Of Being Born With An Extra Finger Or Toe. Most Of The Time, The Extra Digit Is Smaller Than The Other Digits And Is Not Well-Formed

    Polydactyly Is The Condition Of Being Born With An Extra Finger Or Toe. Most Of The Time, The Extra Digit Is Smaller Than The Other Digits And Is Not Well-Formed

    This is a fairly common condition that can run in families. Most often, the extra digit is present on only one hand or foot but can occur on both hands or both feet, and less commonly on all four extremities (as seen in this patient). 

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    #56

    My Eye Has A Very Obvious Dark Ring

    My Eye Has A Very Obvious Dark Ring

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    Aarin Elisabeth
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    6 months ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have Uveitic Glaucoma and developed blue coloring on my sclera too. I read iron deficiency., medications and some other disease can too. Hope she saw an eye specialist beyond a GP to double check everything is okay and its just a random normal thing for her.

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    #57

    First Time Growing A Beard And Apparently I Have A Whirlpool Cowlick

    First Time Growing A Beard And Apparently I Have A Whirlpool Cowlick

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    Krešimir Radić
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    6 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have these on several places in my beard and in my hair. Here I was thinking everyone had them.

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    #58

    Noticed My Pupils Are Two Different Sizes. I Was Discharged From The Hospital With A Diagnosis Of Anisocoria

    Noticed My Pupils Are Two Different Sizes. I Was Discharged From The Hospital With A Diagnosis Of Anisocoria

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    #59

    The Hands Of People With Ectrodactyly Tell A Story That Is Unique

    The Hands Of People With Ectrodactyly Tell A Story That Is Unique

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    Since we discussed melanin deficiencies throughout this article, here’s another one. Like heterochromia, poliosis can pass off as a visually appealing condition that may remind Marvel fans of Rogue from the X-Men.

    In a nutshell, poliosis causes hair pigment to dilute, turning a dark color into a much lighter hue. Research published in the National Library of Medicine notes that it can also cause premature graying of the hair. 

    Generally, this disorder is not detrimental to one’s health, and people who deal with it can cover up their discolored hair patches with dyes. However, it can indicate other underlying issues like vitiligo and alopecia.

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    #61

    Children Born 11 Years Apart Have The Same Skin Tag In The Same Spot

    Children Born 11 Years Apart Have The Same Skin Tag In The Same Spot

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    6 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Both my daughter and I have a little bump where the tragus (the triangular part of the outer ear) meets the face on our right ears.

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    #63

    My Girlfriend Has Extremely Flexible Fingers

    My Girlfriend Has Extremely Flexible Fingers

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    #64

    My Partner's Hands When Her Raynaud's Flare Up

    My Partner's Hands When Her Raynaud's Flare Up

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    #65

    My Hand Muscle Bunches Up When I Spread My Fingers

    My Hand Muscle Bunches Up When I Spread My Fingers

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    BoredPossum
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    6 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Same here, that shouldn't be too uncommon. It's just a matter of contracting muscles and thickness.

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    #66

    My Tonsil Looks Like It Is Haunted And Screaming In Horror

    My Tonsil Looks Like It Is Haunted And Screaming In Horror

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    #67

    Only My Right Arm Is Allergic To My Wristwatch

    Only My Right Arm Is Allergic To My Wristwatch

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    Kaspar Kristiansen
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    6 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Maybe you're tightening it a bit much? don't think your left arm likes it either.

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    #68

    My Left And Right Ears Are In Different Shapes. I Can Only Fit Earbuds In My Left Ear

    My Left And Right Ears Are In Different Shapes. I Can Only Fit Earbuds In My Left Ear

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    #69

    I Have A Patch On My Leg With An Abnormal Amount Of Hair

    I Have A Patch On My Leg With An Abnormal Amount Of Hair

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    #70

    I Have A Deviated Septum And Have Had One Since Birth. It's Made Portrait-Studies And Mask-Wearing Very Fun

    I Have A Deviated Septum And Have Had One Since Birth. It's Made Portrait-Studies And Mask-Wearing Very Fun

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    Bec
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    6 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My nose is crooked. It is not very noticeable except when getting glasses fitted and haircuts - it usually throws the employees off on how to make me appear symmetrical

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    #71

    My Friend Kept Telling Me That One Of His Coworkers Had A Nipple On His Leg. I Said I Would Never Believe Him Unless He Got A Picture Of It. He Finally Was Able To Sneak A Photo

    My Friend Kept Telling Me That One Of His Coworkers Had A Nipple On His Leg. I Said I Would Never Believe Him Unless He Got A Picture Of It. He Finally Was Able To Sneak A Photo

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    LakotaWolf (she/her)
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    6 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So OP's friend violated his co-worker's privacy and then OP put the photos on Reddit? Classy.

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    #72

    My Hand Skin Sheds Once Every Year

    My Hand Skin Sheds Once Every Year

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    #74

    I Can Fold My Tongue Inward To Create This Cool Star/Diamond Shape

    I Can Fold My Tongue Inward To Create This Cool Star/Diamond Shape

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    #75

    My Skin Gets This Fun Pattern Whenever I’m Cold And Heat Up Really Quickly

    My Skin Gets This Fun Pattern Whenever I’m Cold And Heat Up Really Quickly

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    6 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    cornbeef legs, known as round our way. When you have stood next to the fire to long

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    #76

    My Toes Make The Spock Salute

    My Toes Make The Spock Salute

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    Lene
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    6 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So do my toes on my right foot after a game of football back in ca. 2nd grade where someone accidently kicked their heel in between two of my toes. It was in gym class so we were all bare feet. And nobody believed me when I kept telling them for months that my toes still hurt. But now I am sure they were broken and has now healed -but askew.

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    #77

    This Patch Of Hairless Skin On My Arm

    This Patch Of Hairless Skin On My Arm

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    #78

    My Daughter Inherited My Wife's Double-Jointed Hips

    My Daughter Inherited My Wife's Double-Jointed Hips

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    #79

    Massive Color Difference Between My Hands

    Massive Color Difference Between My Hands

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    LakotaWolf (she/her)
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    6 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's not a normal "genetic mutation". That's a sign of something wrong, likely cardiovascular in nature. I hope OP saw a doctor ASAP!

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    These may be considered ‘rare’ conditions, but they are more prevalent in certain parts of the world. According to a 2023 report by The Guardian, around 5,500 people have been diagnosed with genetic disorders in the UK and Ireland. 

    Further studies published in the New England Journal of Medicine reveal that ‘spontaneous mutations’ that weren’t inherited from parents caused three-quarters of these conditions. But as University of Cambridge professor of human genetics Matthew Hurles told the Guardian, patients can benefit from continuous advancements in research.

    “As these genomic technologies move into routine healthcare, ensuring that undiagnosed patients can still benefit from research on their data will remain incredibly important.”

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    #80

    Red Mark That Appears On My Forehead Whenever I Get High

    Red Mark That Appears On My Forehead Whenever I Get High

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    #81

    A Girl I Knew Online Years Ago Was Born With Her Tongue Slightly Connected To Her Mouth

    A Girl I Knew Online Years Ago Was Born With Her Tongue Slightly Connected To Her Mouth

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    #82

    I've Had This Birthmark Since I Was Born. It Even Has Hair

    I've Had This Birthmark Since I Was Born. It Even Has Hair

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    #83

    I Have A Geographic Tongue And Fissures

    I Have A Geographic Tongue And Fissures

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    #84

    I Have A Skin Bubble That Forms Only In My Right Hand Whenever I Squeeze Something Really Hard

    I Have A Skin Bubble That Forms Only In My Right Hand Whenever I Squeeze Something Really Hard

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    #85

    My Index Finger Nail Grows Bending Downward

    My Index Finger Nail Grows Bending Downward

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    DEW
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    6 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    All of my fingernails do this. Some start just curling over the end of my finger. They tend to break where ever the bend is. The ones that curl over my finger will break in the bend and I have a straight line. Otherwise they look just like yours.

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    #86

    Most Of My Leg Hair Grow In Groups Of 3

    Most Of My Leg Hair Grow In Groups Of 3

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    #87

    Family Eye Colors - My Husband And I Have Brown Eyes, And Somehow The Kids Came Out With Blue And Hazel-Ish Eyes

    Family Eye Colors - My Husband And I Have Brown Eyes, And Somehow The Kids Came Out With Blue And Hazel-Ish Eyes

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    LakotaWolf (she/her)
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    6 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Uh, that's not "unusual" genetics. That's normal genetics XD That's how recessive genes work.

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    #88

    When I Squeeze My Partner’s Mouth Together It Looks Like He Has Two Identical Sets Of Lips Together Side By Side

    When I Squeeze My Partner’s Mouth Together It Looks Like He Has Two Identical Sets Of Lips Together Side By Side

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    #89

    This Raised Skin With A Hole In The Middle On My Index Forms Every Time My Hand Gets Wet

    This Raised Skin With A Hole In The Middle On My Index Forms Every Time My Hand Gets Wet

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