Her body was itchy, he thought it was an allergy!

For thirty-two-year-old Laura Gómez, a mother balancing work, family, and the intense demands of early motherhood, the first sign of discomfort seemed minor—just a passing itch she attributed to a simple allergic reaction. Perhaps it was the new laundry detergent, a recent dietary change, or a different soap. She tried switching products, cut out peanuts and shellfish, and visited a dermatologist who prescribed creams and antihistamines. Nothing made a difference.

Within days, that minor irritation escalated into a constant, full-body torment. Laura’s skin felt as though swarms of invisible insects crawled beneath it, driving her to scratch until her fingertips were raw and bleeding. Nights became a struggle against her own bedsheets, sleep slipping away as frustration and despair took hold. She began to avoid mirrors, ashamed of the red welts and scabs that now covered her arms and legs.