A mother in South Carolina has passed on a rare genetic trait to her daughter, resulting in both having a distinctive white streak in their hair. Brianna Worthy, 23, and her 18-month-old daughter MilliAnna were both born with a white patch at the front of their hair, caused by poliosis, a condition that leads to a lack of pigment in the hair and surrounding skin.
MilliAnna is the fourth generation in her family to have the trait, which is also present in her grandmother, Jennifer, 41, and great-grandmother, Jaonne, 59. Brianna expressed her joy that her daughter inherited the streak, saying she had hoped for it, especially since her younger sister did not get it.
The family often attracts attention in public due to their unique look. Brianna noted that while she welcomes polite comments, it can sometimes be overwhelming, especially when she is in a hurry. She recalled being teased as a child with names like 'skunk' but grew to love her signature white streak.
Brianna plans to raise MilliAnna to embrace her uniqueness and not be affected by negative comments. 'I plan to raise my daughter knowing she is beautiful and special,' she said.
