Let us tell you that recently in December 2025, Rajeshwari’s video again went viral on social media. In the video, Rajeshwari is seen showing her hands and legs. His skin has become so hard and rough that it looks like tree bark or stone. In the video she is seen sitting. And deep cracks and scales (layers) are clearly visible on his limbs, which are making it difficult for him to walk.
In this case, her family members told that Rajeshwari’s problem started at the age of four, when small blisters started appearing on her body. Gradually these blisters spread on his body. Now she can’t even walk properly.
Ichthyosis Hystrix News: Name and symptoms of the disease
According to media reports, this disease is a rare skin related disorder. Which is called Ichthyosis Hystrix. This disease is a serious disease. Ichthyosis means ‘fish-like skin’ because the skin becomes dry, scaly and hard. It is even rarer in the hysterix form, where hard, stone-like blisters form on the skin. Only 24 such cases have been seen worldwide so far. In which research and treatment is difficult.
Chhattisgarh Stone Man Syndrome Case: Main symptoms of Ichthyosis Hystrix
1. Very thick and rough skin – Due to excessive keratin accumulation on the skin, the skin becomes hard.
2. Thorny/Spiky Scales- Raised layers like thorns or horns are visible on the skin.
3. Onset at birth or in childhood – Symptoms often begin to appear at birth or in early childhood.
4. More effect in limited parts of the body – more visible on hands, legs, joints, neck or torso.
5. Problem of itching and cracking – The skin may cause itching, cracks and sometimes pain.