Although there have long been rumors as to the cause of the scars on his face, they are the result of a type of lupus called discoid lupus erythematosus (DLE) – a condition that specifically affects the skin above the neck ... Not only did DLE cause Seal's cheek scars, but he had significant scalp involvement, causing hair loss. read more
Although there have been rumors as to the cause of the scars on Seal's face, they are the result of a type of lupus called discoid lupus erythematosus, which affects the skin and leaves large scars. Seal's brother, Jeymes Samuel, better known as The Bullitts, is also an accomplished singer-songwriter. read more
Seal has revealed in interviews that he was afflicted with this syndrome as a teen. Not only did DLE cause Seal’s cheek scars, but he had significant scalp involvement, causing hair loss. Thankfully, the singer’s condition has been in remission for years, though his scars remain. read more
The scars on his face are the result of discoid lupus erythematosus, a type of Lupus that affects the skin, resulting in the classic Lupus "butterfly rash" across the cheeks, and nose. Discoid Lupus can manifest anywhere on a persons' skin, and can lead to scarring and hair loss in some cases. read more