Occupational Therapy Insights

The Teen Whose Skin Grows Too Fast


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Brief Summation:

Elio Figueredo, 13, of Tampa, was born with a genetic disorder that is believed to be a form of ichythosis. This means he makes new skin cells too quickly and loses the protective barrier that keeps moisture in his skin, causing it to constantly peel.

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Occupational Therapy InsightsBy Dr. Frederick B. Covington

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