16-year-old with rare condition looks like a 60-year-old but is given new hope after surgery


[post_page_title]A new illness[/post_page_title]
So, what is cutis laxa? Well, it seems that the actual illness is very similar to lipodystrophy – but affects its carriers on a much larger scale. While the sagging of the skin is one of the main symptoms, sufferers of cutis laxa can also expect a shorter life expectancy, heart problems, lung problems, and even weakened joints. In fact, Zara and Tracey were 2 of the 30 people known to have this illness in the UK. Because of the rarity of their condition, Zara and her mother were worried.

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