Zhang Ruifang, 101, of Henan province in China, appears to have a horn growing on the left side of her forehead. Another is reportedly sprouting on the right side, according to the Daily Mail. I know, I know, the Daily Mail... but look at that horn. Just look at it. From the Daily Mail:
"The goat woman: Chinese grandmother, 101, grows mystery horn on forehead"Although, it is unknown what the protrusion is on Mrs Zhang's head, it resembles a cutaneous horn.
This is a funnel-shaped growth and although most are only a few millimetres in length, some can extend a number of inches from the skin.
Cutaneous horns are made up of compacted keratin, which is the same protein we have in our hair and nails, and forms horns, wool and feathers in animals.
They usually develop in fair-skinned elderly adults who have a history of significant sun exposure but it is extremely unusual to see it form protrusions of this size.
The growths are most common in elderly people, aged between 60 and the mid-70s. They can sometimes be cancerous but more than half of cases are benign.
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Disturbing skin condition and unicorn chaser all in one image. How could this possible get better?
I think we, of all religious and beliefs, faiths and lack thereof, can agree that this woman is Satan and must be destroyed.
"Just look at it."
How can I not!?! That thing is more eye-catching than oiled cleavage!
unicrone
Does she way more than a duck?
Build a bridge out of her!
That of course should be "weigh" more than a duck. . . Must get coffee.
Oh boy that made me lose it, good pun there.
She's one horny broad. I did have to say it.
How about a post about young children with birth defects. But just look at that flipper. Just look at it. I bet that would be in really good taste.
The Museum of Jurassic Technology would be interested in this...
Lighten up, she could have it (most likely painlessly) removed. A Ped-Egg would do the job nicely!
If you'll excuse me, I have to go claw my eyes out now.
the classic from Dave Foss, required viewing:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XlTDSsJ1Jew
Is she related to Moses?
Davy Force anybody?!?
http://www.artistdirect.com/artist/videos/tino/574980-100334-1
"If it weren't for this horn, you wouldn't have been born!"
-Teepareep
Take it away. Just... please... take it away!
You know enough about her financial/medical situation to be qualified to make such a statement? And what is with this "lighten up" meme? Sorry for taking the fun out of having a laugh with serious disfigurement. I guess you can't spell boingboing without /b/.
what the f--k is a ped-egg???????
I'm with lionelbrits (#10). We're one step away from alt.tasteless or SomethingAwful on here now.
Aim high, Boingers.
She doesn't seem to have a problem posing for the camera. But I suppose you're right. We should just keep her hidden away from public view with the rest of the freaks.
As a dermatologist, this condition is not rare at all and is seen frequently in the United States. It is called a Cutaneous Horn and is often caused by a squamous cell carcinoma underneath the horn (although various benign conditions can cause it as well, especially seborrheic keratoses).
I see them at least one a month in private practice and it takes 5 minutes to remove (although if it turns out to be malignant, additional procedures are needed).
oh i see, it's not ok to make jokes about people. i'd like to apologize personally to you on behalf of everyone who has ever commented humorously on another humans appearance. i'm sure, had they known that such a harmless practice has been arbitrarily declared unacceptable by those with an overzealous craving for piety through political correctness.
... that they would not have done so
Your apology has been accepted, thank you.
Looks like another one is sprouting on the opposite side of her forehead. Whoa!
Quite the straw man there, sir. Right, because, let's see, treating someone with dignity is exactly the same as keeping them hidden away from public view.
Really, I have no problem with this from the "directory of wonderful things" point of view and I really think it's wonderful. I just think the editorializing was a bit over the top. I guess I should've been more clear from the start. Also, a case of http://xkcd.com/386/
HELLBOY'S GRANDMAAAAAAAAAA !!! :O
Re: "WTF is a Ped Egg?" Since you are unfamiliar with the high tech foot grater industry, allow me to pollute your mind with an image you'll never be able to erase. Even if you live to 101 and have a horn growing out of your head. Enjoy.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IoHMd1yOBfM
UNICORN CHASER ... please! Especially after the
China Dog & Cat Meat video!
Best. Comment. Ever. :-D
that is so awesome, i want one
Poor Zhang Ruifang, to be cuckolded (and how!) at 101. "I have a pain upon my forehead here," indeed.
really? u want to destroy her?
she's 101 years old. How much harm could she cause? And how long will she live even to cause that harm, assuming she does harm someone/s?
I empty my Ped-egg to cut the Cocaine I sell. Now there's a meme that would win the war on (some) drugs.
The Devil walks, ladies and gentlemen. The Devil walks.
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