Zhasulan has tan and grey scales on his limbs and across his torso, while it affects his ears and face and the scales appear to be stuck on like stamps.
It varies in its severity and improves in fine or sunny weather.
The condition was passed on from his mum Ulbibi, and there is no way to prevent it – but the boy is now set to undergo specialist treatment in Israel after strangers touched by his plight have donated £24,000 to help him lead a normal life.
hasulan said: "I don't want to be a lizard anymore. I want to be normal."
Mum Ulbibi added: "I want my son to be healthy, so he will live a fully normal life, like all the other kids.
"I sincerely thank the people for their support."
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