Ancient Rituals
Seal’s scars may have been caused by an ancient racial rite, according to another theory. The actor admitted to being aware of the allegations in an interview with Entertainment Weekly. “People still want them to be territorial scars. That’s also the essence of the media and people’s imaginations,” he said.
DLE
The true cause is a disease called discoid lupus erythematosus (DLE), which causes significant skin lesions in those who have it. The face, scalp, and arms are frequently affected by these wounds, which develop an inflamed, crusty, and scaly red patch. DLE patients are also more susceptible to sunlight and ultraviolet rays.