Man With Rare Skin Condition *Emotional Story*
3,400 views · Published 30 March 2018 · 1:34 · Indexed 20 September 2026
Channel: Newsflare · 2018 · Entertainment
An emotional story of a man with a rare skin condition who is shunned by his neighbours and called a 'monster'. Antonio Reloj, 26, was born with a severe form of ichthyosis which causes his skin to harden, crack and appear burned. His mother abandoned him when he was around 12, leaving his grandmother to raise him. Antonio's condition worsened as his skin became thicker and harder and his eyesight started to deteriorate as it spread across his face. He previously enjoyed visiting the local market and church but now spends his days hidden in a wooden home after residents started to believe he was an evil spirit - and not actually human. But Antonio now has some hope of being treated after good samaritans took him to capital city Manila to help him find treatment. Antonio, who dreams of becoming an electrician, said he spends his days listening to the radio and tinkering with the electronics. He said: ''When I was a child I was happy to go outside. People say that I am a ghost. I stay at home now. I dream of being healthy again and having a job, to become an electrician is my dream. My skin hurts a lot when I move too much. I hope people will understand that I am just human like them.’' Subscribe: http://bit.ly/newsflare People are incredible. From physical feats to incredible acts of kindness, join us in celebrating what human beings do best. With amazing videos being uploaded daily, make Newsflare your home for the latest and greatest viral news content. We bring contributors together from all over the world and tell their stories to a global audience. From OMG moments to hilarious happenings, our channel shows what is lighting up the planet right now. Got a video to share? Submit your video here: http://bit.ly/NewsflareSubmit LIKE us on FACEBOOK: http://bit.ly/NewsflareFB FOLLOW us on TWITTER: http://bit.ly/NewsflareTwitter This footage is being managed exclusively by Newsflare. To license this video go to: https://www.newsflare.com/video/19498... or email [email protected] or call: +44 (0) 203 937 6280 -~-~~-~~~-~~-~- If you loved this, check out our latest upload : "Amazing Street Performers | How to Draw a Crowd 😮😮😮" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4BzFYCLZq4 -~-~~-~~~-~~-~-
