The Indonesian Treeman

An Indonesian fisherman called Dede nicknamed the “Treeman“, began to grow tree-like warts, after cutting his knee as a teenager.

His condition baffled local doctors and medical experts for over 20 years until an American doctor had finally determined that the cause of his problem is the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) combined with a genetic condition that impedes his immune system. His condition allowed the warts to grow unchecked.

On April 4, 2008, Dede received surgery in which medics cut off over 4 pounds of warts from his body. Although not completely healed, he can see the outline of his fingers and toes for the first time in over a decade.

Dede has two more operations to go through but is already excited to begin his new life.

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