Boy with rare skin condition becomes ‘supermodel’ — and it runs in his family | New York Post

A 7-year-old boy is breaking barriers for those with skin pigment conditions. Samuel Silva, from Bahia, Brazil, was born with piebaldism, a rare genetic condition that results in sections of his skin being white from lack of melanin. Piebaldism runs in his family — his mother and grandmother have the same distinctive mark across their foreheads. But Samuel has been the only one to spin his unique look into a modeling career. It’s taken generations for the family to embrace their appearance, however. His grandmother, Dona Dionisia, 65, was bullied so much for the markings of white that she wore long shirts and pants to cover her skin. #SamuelSilva The New York Post is your source for breaking news, news about New York, sports, business, entertainment, opinion, real estate, culture, fashion, and more.

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