A Baby Was Born with a Rare Skin Condition That Confused Doctors for 20 Years — Now He Looks Completely Unrecognizable
When Tomm Tennent was born in South Australia in 1993, doctors were completely stunned. He had an extraordinary amount of excess skin — enough to cover the body of a 5-year-old child. His appearance was so unusual that it left the medical community baffled. With no known medical explanation at the time and no immediate treatment available, his parents, Kate and Glenn Tennent, were left with more questions than answers. All they could do was hope that, with time, Tomm would grow into his skin.
After further medical research, doctors eventually discovered that Tomm had unusually high levels of hyaluronic acid in his body — a substance that plays a role in skin elasticity and hydration. Interestingly, the only known comparison was with Shar Pei puppies, a dog breed known for its wrinkled skin, which also have elevated levels of the same acid. Though this discovery provided some answers, there was still no clear roadmap for what Tomm’s future would look like.
As Tomm grew, his skin slowly began to tighten, just as doctors had predicted. However, his childhood wasn’t without its difficulties. He faced teasing, stares, and moments…
