[Faline]

Neurofibromatosis (commonly abbreviated NF; neurofibromatosis type 1 is also known as von Recklinghausen disease) is a genetically-inherited disorder in which the nerve tissue grows tumors (i.e., neurofibromas) that may be benign or may cause serious damage by compressing nerves and other tissues. The disorder affects all neural crest cells (Schwann cells, melanocytes and endoneurial fibroblasts).

Cellular elements from these cell types proliferate excessively throughout the body, forming tumors; melanocytes also function abnormally in this disease, resulting in disordered skin pigmentation and "cafe-au-lait" spots. The tumors may cause bumps under the skin, colored spots, skeletal problems, pressure on spinal nerve roots, and other neurological problems.

Neurofibromatosis is an autosomal dominant disorder, which means only one copy of the affected gene is needed for the disorder to develop. Therefore, if only one parent has neurofibromatosis, his or her children have a 50% chance of developing the condition as well. The severity in affected individuals can vary, this may be due to variable expressivity.

Approximately half of cases are due to de novo mutations and no other affected family members are seen. It affects males and females equally.

[Steve]

She would make a good advertisement for bubble wrap, in fact I want to pop some right now, can you imagine if she fell over, pop, pop pop.

[collaredgirl65]

The lady in red, second pic, looks like she has balls on her neck.

[Zambini]

A razor blade scraper would clear that right up!

[DiamondSmiles]

Originally Posted by collaredgirl65 ↗

The lady in red, second pic, looks like she has balls on her neck.

I noticed that, too, but, I didn't know if it was appropriate to point it out :) Thank you!

[Wench]

A testament to the strength of our will to live, each and every one of them. I swear, if being able to wake every morning and see daylight weren't such a precious thing, I'd give some serious thought to suicide (provided I were afflicted in that fashion).

[Jere]

yummy

[Airbornemama]

I gotta quit my bitchin' about an ingrown toenail!! Man, that shit is nasty

[Darkmist74]

That is pretty nasty!!