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This is too risky”: 107YO went viral because the 4-inch “Longevity Horn” growing on her forehead was said to be due to… see more
107-year-old Chinese woman has left social media users stunned after revealing a massive horn growing from her forehead.
The lady, Chen, has become a sensation on the Asian platform Douyin after a video showcasing her strange four-inch protrusion went viral.
Netizens have dubbed the growth a “longevity horn,” believing it possesses magical properties that explain Chen’s impressive age.
107-year-old Chen went viral for her 4-inch ‘longevity horn’ on Douyin.
Dermatologists identify the horn as a cutaneous horn, not magical.
Half of such horns may be pre-malignant or malignant, linked to skin cancer.
Doctors advise removing the horn to check for malignancy, despite concerns.
Not only has Chen led an unusually long life, but she remains in excellent health.
Those close to her describe her as having a strong appetite and a cheerful disposition, with her viewers believing the horn to be the secret to keeping her healthy.
Do not remove it under any circumstances!” one viewer warned.
“My grandmother had a similar growth removed and passed away just days later!”
The “horns” are caused by an overgrowth of the skin’s foremost superficial layer, the epidermis, and are thus white or yellow. They are usually benign, causing no damage to the person other than potentially breaking or causing inflammation