A 26-year-old blogger has a skin condition that forces her to stay away from the sun and only go out under the cover of darkness. This means she has to live her life like a vampire.



Andrea Ivonne Monroy suffers from xeroderma pigmentosum (XP), which means her skin can't repair DNA damage caused by sunlight. The sun's rays could cost her her life so she stays away from it.


On the rare occasions when she has to go out in the day time for a medical checkup, she is forced to cover up completely, including wearing a protective hat and mask, to protect herself from the sun or risk skin cancer.

Her one-in-a-million genetic condition has also forced her into early menopause. People with the condition have an average life expectancy of just 37.


Andrea Ivonne lives with her parents - Maria and Martin - in San Diego, California, and the house must always be kept dark during the day with curtains that block out UV light. The family can only use LED lightbulbs inside and Andrea Ivonne has to carry a light meter with her.



Due to her condition, Andrea was home-schooled by her mum and she works from home. She has never been able to go out to work. Her body’s severe reaction to all light, especially sunlight, means daylight actually hurts her eyes.

Andrea has had 27 surgeries so far. The first took place when she was six to remove cancerous growths on her face. She has also had other cancerous growths removed from her stomach and hands.



#LET ALL BE GRATEFUL TO GOD FOR HEALTH & LIFE..........people are suffering oooo

bring her to Naija, agbo will cure her.

Jesus is Lord!

The guy above me saying agbo is trying to be patriotic to herbal medicine... Lols

bro4u:
Jesus is Lord!

The guy above me saying agbo is trying to be patriotic to herbal medicine... Lols

yeaaaaaah