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Seven Marathons in Seven Days: A Mallorcan Runs for People with Ichthyosis

Why a Mallorca Runner Raised Awareness for Ichthyosis

Ichthyosis is a rare genetic skin condition. Joan Pere Carbonell ran to support awareness and family help in Spain.

Published: April 22, 2026
Seven Marathons in Seven Days: A Mallorcan Runs for People with Ichthyosis

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What is ichthyosis, and why was the Mallorca running challenge linked to it?

Ichthyosis is a rare genetic skin condition. Carbonell’s challenge was linked to it because his daughter lives with a mild form of the condition, making the cause deeply personal for him. The run was used to draw attention to a condition that receives limited resources for research and family support in Spain.

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