Teen has incredibly rare condition that means he can't store fat

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The rare condition prevents fatty tissue from being stored underneath the skin, and results in a small lower jaw, ears, deafness and tightening of the skin.

Dylan Lombard has opened up about his life with an ultra rare condition.

The rare condition, which affects just one in 600 million people worldwide, prevents fatty tissue from being stored underneath the skin, and results in a small lower jaw, ears, deafness and tightening of the skin. “There are only 12 other people in the world who have MDP besides me, but when we got the diagnosis, we were just relieved because we finally knew what it was,” he explains. The condition’s physical effects have meant that Lombard often experiences people staring or commenting on his appearance.

Lombard is now passionate about raising awareness of the condition and uses his platform to help inform the public about MDP. Lombard says he takes his inspiration from his city, capturing the essence of Glasgow through his own unique perception.

 

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