Ten-year-old David Middleton has a unique problem - he is allergic to the sun, which forces him to don a special "space suit" every time he ventures out into the sun.
David lives in Bromsgrove, Worcs and is believed to be suffering from a variant of a condition called Xeroderma Pigmentosum. Here the skin does not heal when it is exposed to UV rays of the sun. If David spends even a few minutes under direct sunlight, he suffers blistered burns.
Allergy - Causes - Symptoms - Diagnosis - Treatment - FAQs - Videos
An allergy is a hypersensitive disorder of immune system. Substances that often cause allergic reactions are pollen, dust mites, mold spores, pet dander, food, insect stings and medicines.
An allergy is a hypersensitive disorder of immune system. Substances that often cause allergic reactions are pollen, dust mites, mold spores, pet dander, food, insect stings and medicines.
"Everyone at school wants to be like David – he is the only child who gets to be a spaceman everyday," said stepfather John Middleton. The boy wears an astronaut-style helmet and protective clothing whenever he goes out.
Atopic Dermatitis / Eczema - Causes - Symptoms - Diagnosis - Treatment - FAQs
Atopic dermatitis is an inflammatory, non-contagious, chronic skin disorder that involves scaly and itchy rashes. It is also called eczema, dermatitis or atopy.
Atopic dermatitis is an inflammatory, non-contagious, chronic skin disorder that involves scaly and itchy rashes. It is also called eczema, dermatitis or atopy.
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Allergy Risk High in Chlorinated Pools
Researchers from Belgium are reporting that chlorinated pools may raise the risk of allergies.
Researchers from Belgium are reporting that chlorinated pools may raise the risk of allergies.
Climate Change Can Increase Allergy Problems
Climate change Can increase allergy problems, an Australian scientist has shown.
Climate change Can increase allergy problems, an Australian scientist has shown.
