As a dermatologist and a film buff, I present a series of skin conditions featured in movies. Peruse at your leisure and let me know what you think. You may look at movies in a new way. Disclaimer: None of the individuals featured on the site are patients. The images are publicity photos (not clinical photos taken in a medical office). Actors seen with skin conditions include some of Hollywood's biggest stars. Updated: 1-07-08. --Vail Reese, MD

Find out about the Evil Albino in "The Da Vinci Code" movie.

Skin conditions in movies divide into three categories:

Actors with skin conditions A look at the moles, birthmarks, and complexion issues of the stars	Villains with problem skin Film fiends show scars, hair loss, tattoos, and albinism	Realistic roles Sympathetic characters with genetic disorders, AIDS, &scars.

Not to mention...

About What is skinema.com?	Blog Updates on skin in the media	Skinnies Awards The annual tribute to dermatology in entertainment
Spotlights Highlighting the LOTR, Harry Potter, The Fantastic Four & more.	Humor Rashes, lesions, and conditions seen in comedies	"D-Mail" The skinema staff await your input

Recent additions:

The 2008 Skinnies Awards: Nicolas Cage, Will Smith, Miley Cyrus, and Britney	S'up with Johnny Depp's white hair in "Sweeney Todd?	No albinism in "I Am Legend"!	The "Skinny" on Jennifer Love Hewitt

If you know of examples of skin lesions in films that are not listed, send a "D-mail:"

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