The Boy Whose Skin Grows Too Fast

SUBSCRIBE to the Barcroft network: FIVEYEAROLD EvanFascianos conditioncauses his skinto grow at ten times thenormal rate, leaving him at risk of lifethreatening infection. Evan, from Goshen, Connecticut, was born with Harlequin Ichthyosis, agenetic disorder thatleaves him with scales across his entire body. Suffering from the severest form of the disease, Evan is at constant risk of infectionrequiring him to have two baths a day so 33yearold mum De De can scrub off the excess skin. Currently there is no cure for Harlequin Ichthyosis, but despite his condition Evan remains a lively, happy child, who is incredibly popular at school and loves to play with his youngerbrother Cenzo. For more information onHarlequin Ichthyosis and other severe skin conditions, pleasevisit