- Musician ceases concealment of the incendiary symbol anymore.
Billy Corgan (57) utilized his Instagram to share an uplifting post with his followers. He expressed solidarity with the "body positivity movement" and unveiled a snapshot of his birthmark, sprawling across a substantial area of his hand, wrist, and forearm. "Ultimately, it's about championing our distinct qualities," asserted the main vocalist of the renowned rock ensemble, The Smashing Pumpkins.
For years, Corgan had camouflaged his birthmark
"As a kid, I had a relentless endeavor to mask my 'port-wine stain' since I suffered cruel jesting regarding it," the artist recounted. He had honed his skill in concealing the skin anomaly on his left side to such an extent that even his closest companions remained oblivious to it. "Even to this day, strangers approach me in the street, not due to recognizing me, but because they suspect some sort of medical issue with me," Corgan elaborated.
He felt weary of inquiries regarding burns, contagion, and illness stemming from his birthmark. Port-wine stains, also famously known as nevus flammeus, are unaltered skin peculiarities present at birth, brought about by aberrant blood vessels. "Anyway, whoever you are, I pray for your inner contentment with yourself, for I cherish the person you are and none other," Corgan concluded his message with a positive note for the day.
Billy Corgan initiated the alternative rock ensemble The Smashing Pumpkins in 1988. The group disintegrated in 2000 but reassembled seven years later. The Chicago-based collective has sold over 30 million records collectively. At his live performances, Corgan customarily performs with extended sleeves to preserve the anonymity of his birthmark as much as possible.
Instagram proved to be an effective platform for Corgan to publicly embrace his birthmark, as he wrote, "Instagram is a great place to start revealing parts of ourselves that we've concealed for a long time." Moreover, he inspired his followers to embrace their unique qualities, stating, "Just like I've learned to accept and love my port-wine stain, I hope you can learn to love every aspect of yourself as well."
