A man whose skin is as thick as bark of a tree-psoriasis

     A Chinese man whose skin is as thick as bark of a
tree is said to be suffering from condition called 'psoriasis'.
For almost 40 years Li Xitian from Weihui city, in central china Human province, has suffered from an incurable skin condition that makes his skin rough as TREE BARK. Like the 58 year old ,is believed to be suffering from an extreme case of psoriasis-a skim condition that causes red, flaky, crusty patches of skin covered with silvery scales. His crusty, bark-like skin has spread from his head to his back and down his legs. His body now crack as the thick, rough skin continues  to spread over his entire body.

   This skin condition can start at any age but it is more common in adults under age 35.There is is no known cure fore  psoriasis, but a range of treatment can improve symptoms and the appearance of skin patches. Like, who has never married,wasbuiot a special home inside his village  so he could live in isolation .

These are the conditions of psoriasis as related to Li Xitian:

• The condition can live forever with its victim as Li Xitian, of Weihui, has been living with the bizarre disorder for nearly 6 decades.
• His body cracks as the thick skin spreads all over - like that seen on a tree trunk.
• The fear of contacting disease has made the local villagers isolate him out of fear of being infected. 

Reports,however,say he is suffering from severe psoriasis which isn't contagious.