Ain't any superhero like Superman and Batman? Treeman, as they call him, is totally the one who is need of help as he suffers from an extremely rare disorder which is known as Epidermodysplasia verruciformis.
Epidermodysplasia verruciformis (also called Lewandowsky-Lutz dysplasia or Lutz-Lewandowsky epidermodysplasia verruciformis) is an extremely rare autosomal recessivegenetic hereditary skin disorder associated with a high risk of carcinoma of the skin. It is characterized by abnormal susceptibility to human papillomaviruses (HPVs) of the skin. The resulting uncontrolled HPV infections result in the growth of scaly macules and papules, particularly on the hands and feet. It is typically associated with HPV types 5 and 8, which are found in about 80% of the normal population as asymptomatic infections, although other types may also contribute.
- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Epidermodysplasia_verruciformis
Can a person become a tree? Meet Dede Koswara who came pretty close. He is one of the most extraordinary people in the world. When Dede was only fifteen years old, he received a small cut on his knee. Shortly afterwards he started growing bark like warts all over his body, eventually his hands and feet were overrun with root like appendages. Since then, Dede has been known as the Tree Man.
He is a native in
Fortunately, an American Dermatologist promised to help him, and perform several surgeries even just to try to cure his illness to prevent the warts from completely deliberating him. This disorder can be cancerous that’s why it needs immediate attention and intervention.
Is his essence as a person being affected? Apparently, he is a victim of abuse and ridicule. I really honor the courage that he has. If I was faced with the same affliction I might not have survived at all. I know that many people are disgusted at his sight and are making fun of him but once you place yourself in his position, you would be able to have some empathy for him and you would realize what a strong person he is. If you will be his nurse, will you be disgusted just like many people will? Please don’t. For everyone who has read this blog, please pray for Dede’s successful operations and fast recovery.
Resources: http://www.yourdiscovery.com/web/my-shocking-story/episode-guide/tree-man-half-man-half-tree/
9 comments:
does the warts comes back after the series of surgeries?
nice question verna :)
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no, i will never be disgusted on him because as you said you really respect the courage he has and i really respect the person even having such disease still continue living while using his condition as a fashion to earn money.
i didn't know that warts could be severe like that...
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I admire this person for his courage,, I will pray for him..
I think I will be afraid to be her nurse but I'll try my best to become a nurse :) where did this HPVs came from?
i admire him for his courage..because if im in the same situation..one of my choises id t oend my life..
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honestly, i will feel hesitant if i will be dede's nurse but as a nurse whose job is quite holistic.. i will try to give him the same quality care that i'm giving to every patients regardless of his physical condition. and with regard to his essence as a person, i think he will be affected only if he let other people dehumanize him. :)
I think I have also watched this story from the Discovery Channel if I am not mistaken.
I really feel sad to these types of individuals that are suffering with such conditions that are truly mysterious.
A good nurse should never be affected of what the disease or the type of patient he or she will handle but focus on planning the best ways he/she can do to help them.
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