It all started quite harmlessly, with some dandruff in the hair and an itch. Nothing to worry about, thought Vorn Sopheara's parents. But the symptoms became increasingly severe, and the four-year-old scratched himself incessantly until sores appeared on his scalp. The constant scratching caused the sores to grow.
At the hospital in Siem Reap, our medical team diagnosed a scalp infection. The wounds were so large and extensive that they were unlikely to heal naturally. So the boy underwent surgery: The team removed skin from his thigh and transplanted it onto his head.
As a result of the operation, the boy can live a carefree life again.
