‘TREE MAN’ who was ‘CURED’ faces uphill battle with rare disease as bark-like warts REGROW

The rare condition, known as Epidermodysplasia verruciformis, is only known to be present in a handful of people around the world.

The outbreak is caused by a defect in the immune system that increases a person’s chances of contracting human papillomavirus (HPV).

Mr Bajandar had previously undergone surgery to remove the warts — doctors from the Dhaka Medical College Hospital believed he could have been the first to be cured of the disease.

The 27-year-old stated that the pain from his condition prior to operations last year had been “unbearable”.

He explained: “I never thought I would ever be able to hold my kid with my hands.”

Plastic surgeon Samanta Lal Sen described the series of “at least” 16 operations on Mr Bajandar as a “remarkable milestone” when they were first removed.

She said: “Bajandar’s cure was a remarkable milestone in the history of medical science.

“We operated on him at least 16 times to remove the warts. The hands and feet are now almost fine.

“He will be discharged within next 30 days after a couple of minor surgeries to perfect the shape of his hands.”

The 27-year-old orientates from a village in the district of Khulna, south of the country’s capital, Dhaka.

Mr Bajandar married his wife Halima Khatun before the terrifying disease took hold – he also has a daughter.

The Bangladeshi lived with the rare disease for years before undergoing surgery – during which time he was unable to eat or bathe himself.

Before his surgery, he said: “I want to live like a normal person. I just want to be able to hold my daughter properly and hug her.”


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