A 98-year-old grandmother who cut off the 4cm horn on her forehead by herself, almost got in big trouble...
Sep 02, 2025
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The projection is a 'Cutane horn' that is considered a symbol of longevity in Chinese customs, which has grown on her forehead for many years.
It is known to have a diameter of about 3 to 4 cm and a length as long as a finger.
According to the Hong Kong media South China Morning Post, a 98-year-old grandmother living in Shanghai, China, was hospitalized with another disease, and she felt uncomfortable with the skin horn and removed it without consulting with the medical staff.
As a result, the forehead was rapidly swollen and the wound was exposed, resulting in excessive bleeding.
The medical staff judged it to be in a critical condition and performed emergency sutures.
Later tests revealed that the wound was sealed cleanly and the grandmother was recovering her health.
Various reactions followed online. One netizen commented "My grandmother also had horns in her ears, which didn't hurt or itch", while another commented "My grandmother also had horns, but she lived over 100 years old". One netizen responded, "'Grandmother is amazing that she cut off the horns on her own.'"
On the other hand, the skin angle is a state in which dead skin cells (keratin) are piled up abnormally thick on the skin and protrude in the shape of horns.
It occurs mainly in the elderly and is often observed in areas exposed to a lot of sunlight, especially the face, scalp, ears, and back of the hand. It is said that it can grow from several millimeters to more than 10 centimeters in length.
There are several causes of occurrence. Chronic ultraviolet exposure, skin keratosis, and viral infection (warts) are mainly cited and are sometimes rarely associated with skin cancer (squamous cell cancer, basal cell cancer).
Treatment surgically resects the lesion, and it is necessary to confirm whether it is positive or malignant through biopsy.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
