There are a lot of people that are odd looking. Many individuals don’t look like everyone else, and they are told that they are odd looking on a regular basis, or sometimes even ridiculous looking. Some change the way they look so that they can become popular. Others do it for medical reasons, and others are just born that way. In this video, you will see 5 of the most unusual women that are in the world.
1. Khadija Khatoon
The parents of 27-year-old from Kolkata were told at the time of her birth that she will have to spend her entire life without a face. Khadija Khatoon suffers from neurofibromatosis--a rare genetic disorder featured by swellings or lumps on the body.
The condition is so worst that the lumps have severely distorted her facial features; she cannot feel her eyes and nose and her mouth is just a small slit on the left side of her face.
"She was born with thick heavy eyelids and she looked different to my other children at birth, but we didn’t think anything of it until we realised she couldn’t open her eyes properly. When we took her to the hospital, she was admitted for six months and they did lots of tests but doctors eventually told us there was nothing they could do," Khatoon's mother told. Khadija’s condition worsened as she grew up and the extra skin continued to grow out of control.
Khadija never went to school. She says she doesn't have many friends but is happy with her life and spends most her time talking to her parents
2. Michelle Kish
Michelle Kish, from Illinois, was born was Hallermann-Streiff syndrome, a condition so rare that at the time of her birth there were only 250 known cases worldwide.
In total, Michelle has 26 of the 28 symptoms of Hallermann-Streiff syndrome, including craniofacial abnormalities, a small beak-like nose, a recessed chin, bilateral cataracts and frontal bossing of the forehead.
Michelle requires round-the-clock medical care. But despite the medical hurdles she faces, Miss Kish has flourished into a warm, bubbly adult, who loves playing piano, playing games on her iPad and spending time with her dog Piper. In the future, she dreams of becoming a pediatric doctor. Of course, she has some backup plans! She would gladly work as a fashion designer or actress.
3. Tina Hyatt Earls
After the 43-year-old Tina from Texas was diagnosed with nasal cancer, she made the difficult decision to undergo a full rhinectomy to remove her nose. At first, Tina struggled with how she looked to others and wore a prosthetic, despite it being uncomfortable for her to do so. But with the support of her loving husband and children and an incredible determination to strengthen her self-confidence, Tina embraced her beauty.
Now she is inspiring others. Tina told: “From the moment we're born, society tries to fit us in a box of what is acceptably beautiful, what is acceptably appeasing to the eyes, and I want to shatter that box. I want to destroy it. I don't want anybody to ever feel like they're not beautiful.”
Currently, Tina has over 2 million TikTok followers - / bipolarbetty
4. Ludmila Titchenkova
A 26-year-old Ludmila Titchenkova with a rare gene mutation has a 7-inch-long neck. She was born with Marfan Syndrome, which manifests in elongated limbs, thinness, altered vertebras and a weak spine. Her unusual growth spurt started at the age of 11, and by the age of 14 Ludmila was already 6ft 5" tall. Her condition has led to various health complications - as a child she would visit an endocrinologist at least three times a year, and her kidneys and liver were also regularly checked.
Growing up, Ludmila was very shy due to her unusual appearance, but at the age of 16 she started owning her condition. Ludmila told: "There was a turning point when I thought, 'No. This is, on the contrary, very cool', and I started to feel things differently." She has a sister called Tamara. Tamara is suffering from Marfan Syndrome too.
For their parents, who are both of average height, having such tall daughters has proven handy: "They can clean and paint the ceiling, all the pictures that are hanging are thanks to our children," said their mother Olga.
5. Mahogany Geter
Mahogany Geter, 23, from Knoxville, Tennessee, was born with lymphedema, a long-term condition where excess fluid collects in the body's soft tissue, causing swelling on her left side. Geter's leg adds 100lb to her 300lb total body weight. There is no cure for the condition. The excess fluid that builds up in her leg can only be eased with physiotherapy and a lymphatic drainage massage.
Mahogany suffered ignorant comments and bullying as a child that knocked her confidence, but now she says she feels 'beautiful inside and out.' The aspiring model ignores online trolls and proudly shows off her disability with empowering photoshoots on social media.