The Girl Who’s Allergic To Life
06/10/09 - Odd Articles
“The beaming smile on Molly Harrad’s face marks her out as a happy and fun-loving 10-year-old. That she is able to keep smiling quite so readily is testament to the schoolgirl’s determination. For Molly is allergic to modern life. She is not just allergic to an alarming array of food products, but to a host of man-made materials – meaning that something as simple as walking across carpet can trigger painful blistering. While what she eats can trigger an agonising reaction internally, what she touches can trigger a similar response on the outside. Even picking up a telephone, handling coins or holding a pen can make her skin flare up.” w/ photos
