People Whose Genetics Make Them Unique

Circulation Irregularities

Because this man lacks the ability to circulate blood all the way through his hand. His fingers react strongly in strong colder temperatures. His hands become very cold. One of his fingers turns a ghostly white color due to this lack of circulation. Eventually the color will return to his finger, but it shows that it is less strong in one particular color.

Sudden White Eyelashes

At 18 years old, this person glancing into the bathroom mirror and noticing streaks of white hair that were not there before can be a worrying experience. As with many other things in life, poliosis is less scary when it is understood. Poliosis is a condition that causes a white patch or patches to appear in a person’s hair. The condition is related to vitiligo which occurs when a person’s immune system is weakened in a particular area which causes a loss of pigment.

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.