Man Suffering From Rare Skin Disease Epidermodysplasia Verruciformis Gets Life-Changing Surgery

RK NURSE'S HUB on Instagram: "Tree man syndrome" is a colloquial name for epidermodysplasia verruciformis (EV), an extremely rare genetic skin disorder. It is characterized by a lifelong susceptibility to specific types of human papillomavirus (HPV), which leads to the growth of scaly macules, papules, and, in severe cases, massive bark-like cutaneous horns on the hands and feet. Key Facts (2026) Causes: Most cases are hereditary, caused by autosomal recessive mutations in the TMC6 (EVER1) or TM