Indian Girl, 6, Faces Bullying Over Rare Condition That Makes Her Look Elderly

A six-year-old girl in India is living with a rare genetic condition that makes her appear much older than her age. The condition is reported to affect one in four million people.

The girl faces bullying at school because of her appearance, adding a social burden to the challenges of living with the disorder.

Her parents are struggling to afford her treatment. The financial pressure has become another difficulty for the family as they try to secure care for their daughter.

The available details do not identify the condition or specify the treatment she needs. Her case highlights the overlapping medical, financial and social challenges that can confront children with rare disorders and their families.