Meet the sisters battling a one-in-a-million condition that leaves their skin blistering after just MINUTES in the sun - as they're forced to hide under UV-safe armour every time they go outside
Sisters who suffer a one-in-a-million disorder that causes their skin to blister after just a few minutes in the sun have called on the Australian public for help. The rare inherited multi-system disorder means ultraviolet (UV) rays are dangerously toxic to their skin and increase their risk of skin cancer 10,000-fold. Their mother Yvette told Daily Mail she first noticed her daughters' skin turning 'puffy and red' and sought professional advice. A new dermatologist finally diagnosed the girls with XP, which dramatically increases their risk of basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma and melanoma. Life for the Walker family has been completely transformed since the girls' diagnosis.
Source: Daily Mail January 16, 2026 17:07 UTC
