Babette Blue May 2026

: In the 1960s, hematologist Dr. Madison Cawein treated the family with methylene blue, which miraculously turned their skin pink temporarily. 3. Other Noteworthy Figures

: Starting in 1820, members of the family were born with naturally blue skin due to a rare genetic condition called methemoglobinemia . babette blue

: This condition reduces the blood's ability to carry oxygen, making it appear chocolate-colored and the skin appear blue. It was perpetuated in the isolated Troublesome Creek area through intermarriage. : In the 1960s, hematologist Dr