Skin Condition as Art
By DIY Maven
Ariana Page Russell suffers from a skin condition called dermatographia. According to a recent article, ‘Dermatographia, which literally means "writing on the skin," is a disorder that produces hivelike welts on the skin when scratched. Russell, 29, always blushed easily while growing up, but it wasn't until her teens that she noticed she could draw designs and patterns on her skin.’ She uses a blunt needle to trace the designs and then photographs the results. The effect on her skin lasts for about 30 minutes. To read the entire article go to abcnews.go.com.
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Itchy
I have the same skin disorder and have always thought of doing this! Good to know I'm not the only one who wants to make an annoying condition worth while. The downfall is how much it itches, which is the only reason that I haven't gone through with it!
ioni3000
Indeed, strangely
Nonetheless I do not fancy
And besides - I cannot put my country in the Profie! What a disgrace...
ruajennie
Wow. Strangely beautiful. I think it's wonderful that she found a positive in having this disorder.
ioni3000
Ewww...
I really do not fancy this...
Nothign offence, mind me, but this is too close to Piero Manzoni
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