Superheroes are created from a wide range of genetic features that set them apart from the rest of us. However, there are real-life superheroes who walk among us every day, whether or not we actually see them. We are all unique snowflakes who are unlike anyone else on earth. Even then, some people have human genomes that are even more remarkable. Here, we have compiled a list of people who suffer from unusual genetic conditions that make them extra unique. From an entire family with an unprecedented number of fingers to a little boy whose eyes are unlike anything we have seen before, these exceptional people are also capable of extraordinary things. Scroll down to see some of the most unique genetic traits out there.
This young man was born with a special birthmark
Piebaldism is a rare hereditary condition in which a person is born lacking particular cells in their skin or hair called melanocytes. The absence of melanocytes results in lighter patches of skin and hair. Approximately 90% of those affected have a white area of hair along the front hairline. Just like the following young man.
The unpigmented regions of their head are usually present at birth and do not grow in size or number. It is not recommended that the person dyes them due to the sensitivity of this condition. Excessive sun exposure may lead to a higher risk of sunburn and skin cancer, so here is a friendly reminder to always wear sunscreen.