Winner of a 2001 Gracie Allen Award. 12-year old
Caitie Gattucio was born with the stunningly rare
genetic skin disease ichthyosis. It affects every
inch of her body, and is profoundly disfiguring.
In this documentary essay, produced when Caitie was 9 years old, Caitie and her mother Heather discuss the disorder: how it has affected them physically and mentally; how it has impacted their entire family.
Caitie's Story was produced by Heather Gattucio. It originally aired on WUNC- FM. This program was produced with support from the National Endowment for the Arts.
Links:
National Registry for Ichthyosis and Related Disorders
Established to promote research into diagnosis and treatment of Ichthyosis and related disorders, and to enroll affected individuals in the registry.
Ichthyosis Information
A web-based resource for more information on ichthyosis.
Ichthyosis Dry Skin
a brief fact sheet about Ichthyosis.
American Academy of Dermatology (A.A.D.)
American Medical Association (AMA) Homepage
Foundation for Ichthyosis and Related Skin Types
Books:
Dry Skin and Moisturizers: Chemistry and Function by: Marie Loden, Howard I. Maibach 2005 This book provides the science behind dry skin disorders
Sauer's Manual of Skin Diseases by: John C. Hall 2006 Intended for medical students and physicians, this manual provides information concerning the diagnosis and treatment of skin diseases.
Skin Deep: An A-Z of Skin Disorders, Treatments and Health by: Carol A. Turkington, Jeffrey S. Dover 1998 Explains a variety of skin conditions from mild to severe using a method that is easy for the layperson to understand.
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