Friday, March 21, 2008 3:08 PM
was surfin youtube when i came across this vid on a baby sufferin frm this defect...
source: http://www.sgclub.com
i've blurred e pic as it may b too much for many ppl.
this is jus wrong, this kind of birth defect shdnt even exist in e first place.
from wiki,
Harlequin-type ichthyosis (also harlequin ichthyosis, ichthyosis congenita, or keratosis diffusa fetalis), 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 give off a reddish color. In addition, the eyes, ears, mouth, 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.
it may b a blessin tt they normally dun live longer than a few days, though many haf survived till adulthood.
if u're interested to know more,
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remind me again to appreciate wad i haf n nt complain bout wad i dun haf.
bless e child.
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LOTR dvd set
be happy