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Woman With CMN Covers 98% of Body Embraces Skin

8/23/2026

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Story summary
  • Laura Kelly, 28, lives with a congenital melanocytic naevus covering 98% of her body.
  • She underwent 14 surgeries as an infant, and doctors feared she would not survive past age eight.
  • As a teenager, Kelly frequently wore heavy makeup and coordinated outfits to conceal her skin.
  • Kelly now embraces her appearance, raises awareness of CMN, and hopes her story helps others with visible differences.