Brothers Suffer From Rare Condition Similar To Vampirism

Simon and George Cullen have a rare disease similar to vampirism. Simon, 13, and his brother George, 11 both suffer from Hypohidrotic Ectodermal Dysplasia (HED), an extremely rare condition that only affects 7,000 worldwide. The brothers blister after minutes in the sun and have sharp pointed fang-like teeth - they also cannot sweat and are very pale. The boys, who live with mum Mandy and dad John, both 45, also share a name with another famous Vampire- Edward Cullen, from the Twilight series.

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[12AbbyRose]

their last name is cullen? oh, the irony

[Pked2Death]

I love the 80s porno music in the background.

[AngelTheStraw]

RESPECT!!!!!!!!! XD



[wilders636]

this is a disgrace to all us vampires around the world. i feel very offended and want this disease to be catagorized with werewolves instead of vampires

[LushCosmeticsGirl]

@djlocman3 okay i check it out

[djlocman3]

@LushCosmeticsGirl No, I'm a vampire, that's a disease, huge differance. If you want to learn what a vampire is check out my video on it.

[djlocman3]

There not anything like vampires, that being real vampires.

[sammyj700]

Aww they're still cute kids and they're just getting on with their lives like everyone else, total respect for them

[AShadowYuki]

I have pointy teeth too, but i don't hv that disease.

And... I think they're cool people. =)

[Roscovitsch]

Okay the 'Cullen' thing is very funnt but why do you make fun of these kids? It's a very fucked up disease and i know it because i do also have HED.

[Branjay05]

Hah, so the cullen's do exist.

[dragon1651]

if they wake up in the middle of the night and turn into bats call Buffy