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environment1 year ago

"Rare Skin: Meet Speckles, the Unique Dolphin Making Waves in Australia"

Researchers in Australia have discovered a rare coloration on a bottlenose dolphin, which they believe is caused by an extremely rare skin condition called piebaldism. The dolphin, named Speckles, is one of only six photographed cases of dolphins with this condition in the world and the first documented case in Australia. The discovery, published in the scientific journal Aquatic Mammals, has left researchers excited as they hope to learn more about this unique condition through genetic sampling and further observation.

via Yahoo! Voices|
#australia#dolphins#environment
science-and-nature1 year ago

"Speckles: The Rare Piebald Dolphin Making Waves in Australia"

Researchers in Australia have discovered a bottlenose dolphin with an extremely rare skin condition called piebaldism, making it one of only 24 reported cases in dolphins worldwide and one of only six photographed cases. Named "Speckles," the dolphin was found in Southern Queensland's Hervey Bay and is the first documented case of this condition in Australia. The condition, similar to albinism and leucism, causes patchy coloration due to partial loss of pigmentation. The discovery was published in the scientific journal Aquatic Mammals, and researchers hope to conduct genetic sampling to learn more about the condition.

via CBS News|
#australia#dolphin#marine-mammal
health2 years ago

"Ninja Turtle Baby" Born with Shell Becomes Superhero to Mom

James McCallum, a 19-month-old infant from Florida, was born with a rare skin condition that resembled a "turtle shell" on his back. After multiple surgeries to remove the mass, James is undergoing tissue expansion to regrow the damaged skin. His parents say he will be left with minimal scarring, and they are thankful it occurred on his back rather than his face. The condition has opened their eyes to other symptoms and side effects, such as itchiness and not producing sweat glands.

via msnNOW|
#health#infant#parenting
health2 years ago

"Mother's 'Ninja Turtle Baby' with Shell Defies Odds"

James McCallum, a 19-month-old infant from Florida, was born with a rare skin condition that resembled a "turtle shell" on his back. After multiple surgeries to remove the mass, James is undergoing tissue expansion to regrow the damaged skin. His parents say James' quality of life is much better now that the mass has been removed, and he will be left with minimal scarring.

via New York Post |
#health#infant#quality-of-life
health2 years ago

Woman's Rare Skin Disorder Causes Rapid Shedding

Becca Joy Stout, a 24-year-old woman from Brooklyn, suffers from epidermolytic hyperkeratosis, a rare skin-shedding condition that causes her skin to peel up to ten times faster than normal. She is unable to sit or lie down for long periods without the risk of losing chunks of her skin. Stout has to moisturize her skin multiple times a day to prevent deadly infections forming in her gaping wounds. She has launched a TikTok profile with over 21,000 followers to raise awareness for her condition and help others in a similar situation. Despite her struggles, Stout remains strong-willed and positive, even giving guest lectures about her skin condition in order to inform people about her struggles and perseverance.

via Daily Mail|
#chronic-pain#disability#epidermolytic-hyperkeratosis