Julia Gnuse

Speaking of skin conditions, another one worth mentioning is porphyria. People who have this easily get blisters whenever they’re exposed to sunlight, which can result in scars and third-degree burns. While there are undoubtedly treatments to reduce its severity, who’s to stop you from adding a dash of creativity while you’re at it?

By the time she turned 30, the late Julia Gnuse had developed porphyria. To cover up the scars, Gnuse opted to get herself tattooed with various illustrations, including her favorite actors, cartoon characters, and even a self-portrait. Eventually, with over 95% of her body covered with beautiful works etched in ink, Gnuse earned the Guinness Record for being the most tattooed person. Not to mention, she also made an appearance in Ripley’s Believe It or Not. Around 2016, though, she had finally decided to remove all of them via laser treatment.