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Freya Coombes & Ryan Merrifield

'People ask if I'm 80 because of my rare skin condition that causes patchy skin and hair'

A man who suffers from multiple health conditions has revealed the hurtful names he's been called due to his pigmented skin and white-streaked hair - but is now raising awareness through embracing his body.

Growing up, FAiZY Jamal was called cruel names such as "burned-face" and often asked if he was much older than his years due to rare genetic condition, Waardenburg Syndrome, as well as vitiligo and Hirschsprung's disease.

As a result, the content creator suffers from hearing loss, loss of pigmentation across his face, neck, elbows and hair, as well as paralysis in his lower intestines, causing him to eat through a feeding tube for several years.

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