Answers to the "alt.music.seal" frequently asked questions.
Where did Seal get those facial scars?
Contrary to popular belief, the scars were caused by a disease called Lupus which Seal suffered from when he was a child. The particular strain from which Seal suffers causes blistering especially around the facial area, which when ruptured cause deep scarring.
They not the result of ritual scarification, being bitten on the face by a wolf, getting punched while wearing glasses, or being involved in a motorcycle accident (And they are some of the less bizarre reasons proffered!)
For more information regarding Lupus, visit lupus.org.
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2006-11-25 12:20:47
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answered by I.O. 1
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Betrayed is right. The scars on his face are the result of discoid lupus erythematosus. Lupus is any of several diseases, especially systemic lupus erythematosus, that principally affect the skin and joints but often also involve other systems of the body; often characterized by ulcerative lesions that spread over the body. If Heidi & Seal really love each other & are good to one another, it is a beautiful thing. If you find the person meant for you, you are blessed.
2016-03-15 04:18:54
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answered by ? 4
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Seal Samuel (born 19 February 1963 in London, England) is a three-time Grammy Award-winning Afro-European soul vocalist and songwriter. He is professionally known only by his first name, Seal. Born Seal Henry Olusegun Olumide Adeola Samuel, in London, England, his parents were Adebisi Samuel, a Nigerian immigrant, and Francis Samuel, an African-Brazilian immigrant. A childhood battle with discoid lupus left him with distinctive facial scarring and hair loss. He studied architecture and engineering in school. @ Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE or lupus) is a chronic autoimmune disease that is potentially debilitating and sometimes fatal as the immune system attacks the body’s cells and tissue, resulting in inflammation and tissue damage. SLE can affect any part of the body, but most often harms the heart, joints, skin, lungs, blood vessels, liver, kidneys and nervous system. The course of the disease is unpredictable, with periods of illness (called flares) alternating with remission. Lupus can occur at any age, but is most common in women and particularly non-Caucasian women. Lupus is treatable symptomatically, mainly with corticosteroids and immunosuppressants, though as of 2007 there is no cure. The origins of the name are uncertain, but may derive from a characteristic reddish rash that purportedly resembles a wolf's face. @ As for his relationship with heidi Klum and other super models, I guess when they say love is blind they are right, or in this case Love is blind and stupid! On one side you have one of the most beautiful women alive with the most perfect body and on the other hand you have this freak of nature! Go Figure! I just hope thid disease is not Genetic!
2016-04-07 06:46:20
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answered by Anonymous
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It's an effect from him having lupus.
In this day and age most "tribes in Africa" don't do scarring that is that pronounced. Most never did.
2006-11-24 06:12:51
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answered by TheLastPrincess 4
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he wasn't attacked by an animal. it's a skin disease. here's the explanation for seals disfigurement:
"A childhood battle with discoid lupus left him with distinctive facial scarring and hair loss."
2006-11-24 06:08:20
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answered by bored_ass_little_girl 5
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I watched him on a show years ago,and the presenter asked him if they were tribal markings,he said it was some skin dissorder,it was so embarrassing.
2006-11-24 06:10:00
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answered by Countess 5
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I think he had lupus or something.
2006-11-24 08:25:05
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answered by Divo Saint 2
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Ritual scarring is done in his tribe in Nigeria
2006-11-24 06:12:35
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answered by Anonymous
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tribe ritual
2006-11-24 06:14:07
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answered by karma 7
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he was in a car accident when he was younger!
2006-11-24 06:07:40
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answered by foxy lady 4
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