What Happened To Seal’s Face? Here is the real story behind the singer’s facial scars and illness.
British singer Seal has sold over 20 million records worldwide. He is known for hit songs like; “Crazy” and “Killer”, “Kiss from a Rose” and many more.
Moreover, he also gained massive fame as a TV judge. He’s been a key part of “American Idol” and “The Voice Australia” in recent times.
What Happened To Seal’s Face? Details On His Illness And Facial Scars
The scar on Seal’s face is the result of a type of lupus called discoid lupus erythematosus.
The autoimmune disease attacks its own tissue and causes inflammation in the affected organ.
The condition specifically affects the skin above the neck. Some other parts could be the Joints, brain, lungs, kidneys, and blood vessels as well.
The type of scar occurs if not treated aggressively with sun protection and anti-inflammatory medicines.
Nevertheless, the prominent scar on his face is hard not to notice.
Not only, Seal had received marks on their face, he also had to lose his hair.
Fortunately, the singer’s illness has been in remission for several years, albeit his scars remain forever.
Seal Is Vocal About His Facial Scar & Disease
Singer Seal has remained vocal about his facial scars and disease. In an interview, he revealed about being diagnosed with this syndrome as a teen.
Soon, at the age of 23 years, he developed scars as the result of lupus. Moreover, it also reached his scalp, eventually, he also went bald.
“I believe that in all forms of art there has to have been some initial adversity: that is what makes art, as far as I’m concerned,”
Permanent scarring can generally be prevented by early treatment. However, he had a difficult childhood in which he witnessed little caring.
Meanwhile, there are also so many fabricated stories about his scars. Some made-up stories claim from gang fights to war and all.
Some even speculated that it was done because of tribal ritual scars or resulted from a horrific accident.
Seal Is Proud Of His Scars
Singer Seal is proud of his scars and face. In fact, he also wants people to accept, however, they look.
The musician has been an inspiration to so many in recent times. In return fans have also named the scar, “Seal-Type-Scar”.
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Seal had married American model and actress, Heidi Klum in 2005. However, the couple got divorced in 2014.
Recently, he was spotted with a blonde lady named, Laura Strayer. Reports suggest they are dating in 2021.
Strayer had previously worked as Seal’s personal assistant when he was still married to Heidi Klum.