Oh, what a groundbreaking revelation we have here! A rare disorder, erythropoietic protoporphyria, turns kids into mini vampires who can’t stand the sun. And guess what? The medical world is just as in the dark about the link between their genes and why they hiss at daylight. But fear not, the mighty cimetidine, a humble antacid, might just be their garlic-free sunscreen.

In this riveting tale of five sun-shy patients, our heroes at the Rheumatology Service wield their stethoscopes and lab tests to confirm the curse of erythropoietic protoporphyria. Four out of five brave souls embarked on a quest with cimetidine as their shield, alongside the classic “avoid the sun like the plague” advice.

And how did they measure this epic battle against the fiery orb in the sky? With the Erythropoietic Protoporphyria – Quality of Life questionnaire, of course! Because nothing says “I’m feeling better” like ticking boxes on a form.

So, children with this condition often don’t get to enjoy a sunny day without turning into a lobster, and it takes ages to figure out why. But hey, at least now we have cimetidine, the potential knight in shining armor, offering a glimmer of hope for these sunlight-fearing tots. Let’s give a slow clap for science, shall we?