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I used to hide my skin, now i'm modelling for vogue - shake my beauty

I used to hide my skin, now i'm modelling for vogue - shake my beauty

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A YOUNG woman who was told by a stranger that she looked like she'd been mauled by a gorilla due to her rare skin condition has had the last laugh - by being invited to model for Vogue. Lucy Beall, 21, originally from Texas but now a student at University of St Andrews in Scotland, has recessive dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa (EB, meaning any friction against her skin can cause it to shed, leaving painful blisters and wounds. Lucy's condition means she even needs to be careful when brushing her teeth or eating, with scar tissue forming where food grazes her throat. Her most recent operation involved having skin from her leg grafted on to her hands to try and resolve the 'mittening' caused by excessive scar tissue, which had rendered her right hand unuseable. Growing up she would hide her body, with total strangers asking her if she had been in a horrific accident or mauled by a gorilla. Lucy said: -I can-t count the amount of times I-ve been told to my face or behind my back that I-d be hot if it weren-t for my scars, or have been referred to as 'the girl with the scars' as though they were my only defining feature and negate all other aspects of my appearance or personality. As well as being an art history and classics student, a disability advocate and an author, Lucy also models in order to raise awareness of her condition and show that disability doesn't have to stand in the way of beauty - and was thrilled to be invited by Vogue Italia to feature in Fantabody-s -I AM THE WOMAN I AM- campaign
Date: 2023-09-12

Comments and reviews: 18


I-m not saying she-s LUCKY by any means BUT.
She-s actually IS pretty lucky that her EB doesn-t seem to be THAT severe! There are kids out there COMPLETELY immobile and in EXTEME pain every day just changing their clothes. There-s that family with the two brothers who had/have it. The one brother died at 14 and the other is now like 18? And when asked what the first thing he thinks about every morning. he says -how much pain I-m going to be in when I have to get dressed/changed- it-s SO sad!
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I now believe that everything happens for a reason, thank you for this show. It has taught me to be truly grateful for each breath I take. to accept life with all its flaws. grateful for each breath and each step I take no matter how insecure I feel. she's strong and beautiful. I wish her long life and health.
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Wow that's so good oh dont think your ugly I understand we all feel like that because of our imperfectations always think positive slowly confidence will build now look your doing modelling wow better prettier than normal models
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I think you are absolutely gorgeous inside and out! No one deserves a time limit to be set on them by a doctor. You are doing right and living your best life! So many Blessings to you. Thanks for your inspiration
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wow I'm getting inspired, since childhood I have always dreamt of being a model but because of my scars I believed that I was ugly. But after seeing this. I'm going to that modeling agency!
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Anyone wants to be a model nowadays. People who actually look like high fashion models have troubles getting signed lmao If you're not blck and without a limb or two, you're screwed.
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It's not easy living with a collagen disorder, but at least my skin's not falling apart. I just suffer constant connective tissue injuries.
#EhlersDanlosSyndrome
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Interesting that she said the first thing people see of her is her skin condition. The first thing I saw was her pretty face and gorgeous hair.
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Beautiful in all ways. Bright too. St. Andrews is a very good University. Sending love and strength to this courageous and inspiring young lady. -
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I have eczema all over my body, super nice to see this type of representation! Of course her condition is way more severe, but still nice to see.
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I disagree to. But. I'm guessing u found someone that doesn't think that way about u. Which is awesome for you. But some, never do. ever.
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This lady is a remarkable woman and it's amazing to see how she Embraces day today and embarked on a wonderful career for herself
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I also suffer from the same disease, to update this disease, and I also enjoy the beauty of my hair and I am a plastic artist.
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-It'll ruin your day. Ha! - - I love that. Such a simple way to break it down and it's so true. Don't dwell. Like why?
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I'm an old school male and this popped up. I just want u to know I really respect you. Outstanding work young woman. X
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Your walking moves with no problem so I was wondering, is this condition painfull. Are you in cronic pain.
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If friction is dangerous for her then I don't understand why is she wearing finger rings and bracelets.
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What regime do they have her on? Collagen type 2 helps with elasticity and vitamin c plus vitamin d3
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