Don't miss our must-read newsletter Sign up Thank you for subscribing We have more newsletters Show me See our privacy notice Invalid EmailA five-year-old girl has such fragile skin her mum can't even cuddle her with even the slightest touch giving her third degree burns. Even the slightest touch can cause little Portia Fletcher third degree burns. Recessive dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa severe generalised (RDEB), is a rare disorder that causes her skin to blister and rip easily. (Image: Mercury Press & Media)"She’s an absolute fighter - she does not let this condition bother her at all." There is currently no cure for Portia’s condition but Kirsty and her family are desperate to help spread awareness to others and raise funds for RDEB research charity, DEBRA.

Source: Daily Mirror July 03, 2020 21:16 UTC