This man has rare skin
disease that makes his hands look like they have tree roots growing out of
them. Abul Bazadar, 25, is
pictured here at a hospital in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
He has suffered from
'Human Pappiloma Virus' since he was 10.
The rickshaw driver has
been dubbed the 'Tree Man' and doctors from around the world are working on a
cure.
Dr Samanta Lal Sen,
chief coordinator of National Institute of Burn and Plastic Surgery, said doctors
will decide on his treatment after forming a medical board of experts.
Human papilloma virus
is the name for a group of viruses that affect the skin and moist membranes
lining your body.
There are more than 100
types of HPV.
Around 30 types of HPV
infection can affect the genital area.
All HPV infections can
cause warts.
Infection can cause a
rapid growth of cells on the outer layer of the skin.
Common warts have a
characteristic cauliflower-like surface and are typically slightly raised above
the surrounding skin.
Flat warts are most
commonly found on the arms, face or forehead.
Like common warts, flat
warts occur most frequently in children and teens
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