While some can simply slather on sunscreen to protect themselves from UV rays, Nihal has to barricade her skin under thick fabrics and enclose herself in a protective bubble. With a spacesuit strapped to her head and covering her body, she dresses like an astronaut for every urban excursion. Afflicted with "moon disease," this condition doesn't stop her from dreaming big and aiming higher than the stars.<\/p>\n
It is said that women descend from Venus, but Nihal is a "child of the moon." She is condemned to live as if in orbit on solid ground, enveloped in a suit that gives the illusion of an imminent launch or a space mission. Equipped with her UV-protective armor, she looks like a science-fiction heroine. This skin condition forces her to remain sheltered from the sun, her worst enemy.<\/p>\n
However, once night falls, she can shed this fabric chrysalis and walk by the light of the night sky. We know that the sun, however delightful it may be, is a threat that looms in the sky. Moreover, even though it colors the complexion, it also leaves fatal marks on the body. Nearly 80% of skin melanomas are thought to be caused by sun exposure. For this young woman, who is shedding light on this hidden disease, even the slightest exposure can result in cancerous lesions.<\/p>\n