Antonio Reloj: Ghost Man Suffering From The Rare Condition Ichthyosis
Antonio Reloj, 26, from the Philippines suffers from a rare condition known as Ichthyosis. For this reason, he has been branded as cursed Ghost Man. The rare condition causes ‘widespread and persistent thick, dry, fish-scale skin’ which has made locals bully him since he was 12 after his mother abandoned him. He is now being raised by his grandmother in remote Aklan province, Philippines. 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.’
See some photos of Antonio Reloj below.
