2 Interesting Documentaries About Skin

2 Interesting Documentaries About Skin
2 Interesting Documentaries About Skin

Scars of Shame

Condition: Dermatillomania (impulsive skin picking disorder)

Summary: Angie was diagnosed with having acne, when she was in the 4th grade. Which is extremely young, considering its mostly associated with teenagers. Due to her young diagnosis, she was made fun of. She describes her condition as a release or like a high. This may be hard for some viewers to watch, but it is an interesting story.




Blisters of a Butterfly

Condition: EB or Epidermolysis Bullosa

Summary: An extremely rare skin condition where the skin lacks a mineral and so fragile that it blisters and tears. Internal organs may also be seriously affected by the disease. It is said to be extremely painful. This documentary follows four people and their daily struggles with EB.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vJtqdviBi3Y

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