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Tree Man Syndrome: A Fight Against Rare Skin Condition

9/22/2025

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Epidermodysplasia verruciformis, or "tree man syndrome," causes painful, wart-like skin growths resembling tree bark.
This rare condition affects only a few individuals worldwide and is linked to an immune system defect.
Mahmoud Taluli from Gaza has undergone surgeries to remove lesions, regaining some hand function.
Abul Bajandar, known as Bangladesh's "tree man," has had 25 operations since 2016 but faces worsening symptoms.
Untreated, the disease can lead to cancer, chronic pain, and social isolation.

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Story summary

Epidermodysplasia verruciformis, or "tree man syndrome," causes painful, wart-like skin growths resembling tree bark.
This rare condition affects only a few individuals worldwide and is linked to an immune system defect.
Mahmoud Taluli from Gaza has undergone surgeries to remove lesions, regaining some hand function.
Abul Bajandar, known as Bangladesh's "tree man," has had 25 operations since 2016 but faces worsening symptoms.
Untreated, the disease can lead to cancer, chronic pain, and social isolation.