A mother has passed on a unique ‘birthmark’ that gives her hair a naturally white streak to her daughter – who has become the fourth generation of her family with the striking trait.

Brianna Worthy, from Ridgeland, South Carolina, and her 18-month-old daughter MilliAnna, were both born with a white patch at the front of their hair.

The distinctive trait is caused by poliosis, a rare condition that results in a lack of pigment in a section of hair and the skin beneath it.

Baby MilliAnna is the fourth generation of her family to share the unique feature, which is also visible on her grandmother, Jennifer, and her great-grandmother, Jaonne.

Adorable photos of the toddler with her mum and grandma showcase the family’s eye-catching Cruella de Vil-inspired look.

Brianna said: “We are unsure how far back the birthmark goes because my grandmother was adopted as a child and never met her biological family.

“I was hoping she would have it. My younger sister, who my mother had a few years after me, didn’t inherit it, so I didn’t know if MilliAnna would. But once I had her and they placed her on my chest and I saw she had it, I was so happy.”

Brianna admitted that the attention the unique feature attracts can sometimes have its challenges.

She said: “We definitely get stopped a lot while out and about during our daily routines.

“The majority of the time I welcome the kind comments and don’t mind answering the many questions, but honestly, it can be overwhelming at times,

“When I’m in a rush and just trying to get things done.”

Brianna hopes her daughter will embrace what makes her unique as she grows up.

She said: “I was called names like ‘skunk’ by other kids when I was younger.

“Sometimes it upset me as a child, but over time I grew to truly love my hair and became confident that it was my own unique signature look.

“I plan to raise my daughter knowing she is beautiful and special, and to not let unkind comments define how she sees herself.”

Source: Brightside