Toddler with sun allergy can play in daylight thanks to UV window film
Summary
A two-year-old Scottish girl named Mollie has a rare skin condition called xeroderma pigmentosum (XP), which makes her extremely sensitive to sunlight. Thanks to UV-resistant film installed on windows at her home, Mollie can safely play indoors in natural light without the curtains closed.Key Facts
- Mollie has a rare form of XP that makes her allergic to ultraviolet (UV) light.
- She must wear full-length clothing and sun cream to go outside safely or only go out after dark.
- Mollie’s skin is very sensitive, and she can get sunburned even on cloudy days.
- A charity called The Archie Foundation helped fund £600 for UV window film at her father’s house.
- The NHS had already installed UV film at her mother’s home.
- The film blocks harmful UV rays, letting Mollie enjoy daylight inside safely.
- Mollie will probably face neurological and movement challenges in middle age but is expected to have a mostly normal childhood.
- Her mother uses a UV monitor in the house to check that the rooms are safe for Mollie to enter.
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