American uses rare condition to break beauty stereotypes to become model

Melanie Gaydos uses her rare genetic disorder to break fashion stereotypes. (Photo: Facebook/Melanie Gaydos)

Melanie Gaydos is a courageous young woman who faced the fashion industry and won.(Photo: Facebook/Melanie Gaydos)

The 28-year-old American has a genetic disorder called ectodermal dysplasia which she was born with.(Photo: Facebook/Melanie Gaydos)

This genetic condition prevents teeth, nails, pores, cartilage and bones from developing. (Photo: Facebook/Melanie Gaydos)

Despite being bullied, she has broken all beauty stereotypes and acheived great success as a model for the past four years. (Photo: Facebook/Melanie Gaydos)

Gaydos is also an art student based in New York City.(Photo: Facebook/Melanie Gaydos)

The model has worked with various photographers including Spanish photographer Eugenio Recuenco. (Photo: Facebook/Melanie Gaydos)

Gaydos has appeared in a video by Recuenco for metal band Rammstein.(Photo: Facebook/Melanie Gaydos)