The Girl Whose Skin Came Off

Mystery Diagnosis: Season 8: Episode 10

VOTE NOW
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
 
The Girl Whose Skin Came Off

Episode Details & Credits

Summary: Eighteen-year-old college freshman Kati Foust develops rashes and numerous blisters all over her limbs. She attempts to hide her embarrassing condition from everyone else, but unfortunately, when a dormmate discovers her blisters, people begin to fear that she is contagious. However, it turns out that Kati is actually suffering from aEighteen-year-old college freshman Kati Foust develops rashes and numerous blisters all over her limbs. She attempts to hide her embarrassing condition from everyone else, but unfortunately, when a dormmate discovers her blisters, people begin to fear that she is contagious. However, it turns out that Kati is actually suffering from a rare, autoimmune skin disorder called bullous pemphigoid. Nurse Angela Smith has learned to deal with having type 1 diabetes. However, she begins to have painful back spasms, difficulties walking, and eventually, paralysis from a rare, autoimmune, neurological disorder called stiff person syndrome. Expand
Genre(s): Health & Lifestyle, Documentary, Science

Season 8 Episodes

Seasons & Episodes