Rare disease turning Bangladeshi boy into stone

Rare disease turning Bangladeshi boy into stone
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Summary The doctors have not been able to diagnose Hassan's rare condition

DHAKA (Web Desk) - An eight-year-old boy, Mehendi Hassan’s skin seems to be turning into stone due to acute skin disease in Bangladesh.

The boy’s face looks normal while the rest of his body is covered with thick, scaly skin making it difficult for him to walk or touch anything.



Due to this situation, the boy also struggles to wear clothes as even slightest friction to his skin is extremely painful.  The doctors have not been able to diagnose Hassan’s rare condition whereas the family has run out of money.

The boy has been advised to stay indoor as society is shunned because of his disease that is effectively turning him into stone.

Moreover, Hassan’s parents are approaching Bangladeshi government for help before eight-year-old boy loses his entire childhood to this rare condition.  

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