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Woman With One Of The World’s Rarest Skin Conditions Details Extreme Measures To Protect Herself

Most people don’t think twice about taking a walk, bumping into a table, or even scratching an itch. For Rachel Buyle, those everyday moments can leave behind painful blisters and open wounds.

Buyle lives with Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB), a rare inherited skin condition that makes her skin so fragile that even minor friction can cause it to tear.

Recently, she opened up about what life with the condition is really like, from spending hours changing dressings to carefully planning every movement she makes.

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