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Young Girl Diagnosed with Rare Disorder Must Hide from Sun, Cover Every Inch of Skin
Ghana
After experiencing mystery symptoms as a baby, Adeline Tonhaeuser was diagnosed with a severe type of porphyria, a rare disorder that affects about 200,000 Americans. Her skin is hypersensitive to sunlight, leading to painful blisters, infections, and scarring. **Life in Isolation** Adeline, now 7 years old, must avoid all UV light, even indoors.
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- 53 words · 1 min read
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- October 20, 2026
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- Ghanamma