Baby girl born with skin condition that covers her in scales defies odds to reach first birthday

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Harper Foy was with a harrowing skin condition that doctors thought would kill her but she has defied the odds to make it to her first birthday

A baby born with a harrowing skin condition that doctors thought would kill her has defied the odds to make it to her first birthday.
Harper Foy is one of only 13 people and the youngest in the world with Harlequin Ichthyosis - a genetic illness that causes the skin to grow seven to 10 times faster than normal.

Shocked doctors had never seen her condition before and warned her devastated parents, Angie, 40, and Kevin, 38, it was unlikely their daughter would survive.
While in the womb, Harper's skin tissue built up so that when the tot was born, she was covered in hard plaques that had stopped the circulation in her feet and hands.
Harper was rushed to intensive care and although surgeons were able to remove the plaques she lost the tips on four of her fingers.
After a roller coaster month in hospital fighting an infection, Harper beat the odds and Angie was able to bring her new daughter home.
However, Harper's skin needs constant hydrating as she sheds layers of skin every four to eight hours.
Caters News AgencyHarper Foy was with a harrowing skin condition that doctors thought would kill her but she has defied the odds to make it to her first birthday
Angie with little Harper just after she was born
Without a cure for Harlequin Ichthyosis, the main focus is keeping Harper comfortable with regular baths and moisturising lotions for her skin.

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