The growths on Muhammad Taluli’s hands were the result of a severe case of a rare condition called epidermodysplasia verruciformis — sometimes referred to as “tree man” disease because the tumors can resemble wood or bark. At right: Taluli after his operation.

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The growths on Muhammad Taluli’s hands were the result of a severe case of a rare condition called epidermodysplasia verruciformis — sometimes referred to as “tree man” disease because the tumors can resemble wood or bark. At right: Taluli after his operatio