Harlequin Fetus
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Template:NSFW Harlequin Fetus is a shock image which shows a baby with a rare skin disease with massive scales on the body which is reddish in color. The baby also has completely red eyes that are possibly pools of blood, in addition, babies are infected with a severe genetic disorder called Harlequin ichthyosis which mainly affects the skin. The newborn infant is covered with plates of thick skin that crack and split apart. The thick plates can pull at and distort facial features and can restrict breathing and eating. Mutations in the ABCA12 gene cause harlequin ichthyosis.[1]
Origin
Due to its shocking nature of this image, they are often used as a bait and switch to trick people to not search this particular image, as part of DoNotGoogle meme, According to Google Analytics, it has been spreading around the internet since 2003.[2]
In October 19th, 2004, an Urban Dictionary user submitted an entry for Harlequin Fetus, describing it as "the most severe form of congenital ichthyosis.", they also mentioned that the image was used in similar bait and switch style like Tubgirl and Lemon Party, As of now, the entry has reached over 500 likes.
Link
- ↑ The information about the effects of Harlequin ichthyosis.
- ↑ Google Analytics on Harlequin Fetus.
NOTE: The following page contains a extremely graphic image!
- ehealthwall.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Harlequin-Ichthyosis-in-infants.jpg