After encountering Resiel Mie Elumbra, a resilient 12-year-old living in the rugged mountains of Brgy. Calango, Philippines, we conducted an interview in July 2023. Following a biopsy test, she received a diagnosis of Linear IgA Bullous Dermatitis, a subtype of the autoimmune subepidermal vesiculobullous disease known as Linear Immunoglobulin A (IgA) Dermatosis (LAD). While treatment can effectively manage the symptoms of linear IgA disease, a complete cure remains elusive. However, in the majority of cases, the condition tends to resolve over the years, especially if triggered by medication, and discontinuing the drug often leads to clearance.

Due to Resiel Mie Elumbra’s ongoing struggle with a chronic illness, she requires lifelong medical assistance, and support for her medication expenses remains crucial.

Unfortunately, we must convey with a somber tone that Resiel has had to halt her education, putting her dream of becoming a teacher at risk—a dream that now appears nearly impossible. Yet, with a collective effort, we have the ability to change her circumstances and transform the seemingly impossible into reality. Source: https://youtu.be/iwhNbBDq1XQ

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