See pictures of Man who has tree roots growing all over his hands

16:55 - 02 February 2016

Meet Bangladeshi father nicknamed "Tree Man" who has massive tree roots on his hands and feet.

Abul Bajandra has been battling with the extremely rare condition for 10 years will finally have surgery to remove the growths.

The man’s bizarre appearance is caused by Epidermodysplasia Verruciformis, an extremely rare genetic skin disorder which causes lesions and warts. CNN reported.

Bajandar, a father of one, said he tried cutting the warts when they first appeared, but it was extremely painful.

"Initially, I thought that they're harmless," the 26-year-old told AFP at the Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH).

"But slowly I lost all my ability to work. There are now dozens of two to three inch roots in both my hands. And there are some small ones in my legs," said Bajandar who was forced to quit working as a bicycle puller.

A team of doctors has been formed to perform the operation at DMCH, Bangladesh's largest state-run hospital, which has decided to waive costs of the treatment.

Tests are underway to ensure Bajandar's root-like warts can be removed surgically without damaging major nerves or causing any other health problems.