In 1993, This Boy Was Born With Enough Skin For A Five-Year-Old
A Remarkable Boy
When Tomm Tennent was born in 1993, he had enough skin for a 5-year-old. Doctors had “never seen anyone like him.” His father recalled, “When he came out I was quite shocked (…) I didn’t think a human, or a little baby, could ever look like that.”
A Medical Mystery
Before birth, ultrasounds hinted at something unusual, but no one expected the severity. His mother said, “My heart came up to my throat, but at the same time it was lovely to pick him up and cuddle him.”
The Search for Answers
Tests revealed Tomm’s skin contained 100 times more hyaluronic acid—similar to Shar Pei puppies. Doctors hoped this would normalize with age.
Growing Up Unique
School brought teasing, but Tomm said, “They are my friends and they don’t really care how I look like.” In the mirror, he saw “a kind loving person,” making his parents deeply proud.
