Greyscale, a bizarre sickness that causes human skin to become stone-like, is one of Game of Thrones’ most enigmatical puzzles. What on Earth could have caused it? We sought advice from a dermatologist.
The symptoms are unmistakable: hardened grey skin makes persons who suffer unrecognizable to friends and relatives. They become very contagious and must be quarantined.
But how much do we actually know about greyscale, the sickness that the people of Westeros fear but do not really comprehend? Although Game of Thrones has only shown a few afflicted patients, this small number of cases provides an opportunity to investigate what causes the mysterious illness.
How did Samwell Tarly cure Jorah Mormont’s greyscale disease in ‘Game of Thrones’?
The method for removing the infected portions was dangerous, frequently proving lethal or ineffective. Hence, Sam proceeded with the therapy, using a knife to remove the diseased layer of skin off Jorah. The exposed skin tissue was subsequently treated with a medical ointment.
