Epidermodysplasia verruciformis (EV) is sometimes called “tree-man disease” or “human tree disease.” It’s a very rare syndrome that causes bark-like lesions to grow on your skin. The lesions are disfiguring and can grow so large that they become disabling.‌ This sounds crazy doesn’t it? Have you heard of Tree man syndrome before? Let’s discuss in the comments #treemansyndrome #checkwithdoctoro | Check with Doctor O

Bangladesh's Tree Man had his first surgery. | Voice of America

Meet the first person with “tree man syndrome” to have his warts (successfully) removed. | AJ