Harlequin Disease
Harlequin-type ichthyosis is a skin disease, is the most severe form of congenital ichthyosis, characterized by a thickening of the keratin layer in fetal human skin. In sufferers of the disease, the skin contains massive, diamond-shaped scales, and tends to have a reddish color. In addition, the eyes, ears, penis, and other appendages may be abnormally contracted. The scaly keratin greatly limits the child’s movement. Because the skin is cracked where normal skin would fold, it is easily pregnable by bacteria and other contaminants, resulting in serious risk of fatal infection.
Ryan Gonzalez was diagnosed with Harlequin disease, but doctors managed to help him and he became one of very few who survived.
He is now 19 years old, that in its self makes him incredible
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