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My Shocking Story - Half Man Half Tree: Dede

My Shocking Story - Half Man Half Tree: Dede - (01:57)

We get an introduction to Dede, a 32 year old Indonesian with an extraordinary skin condition Learn more about the series

  • Added: 01-Feb-2008
  • Popularity: 60 views this week

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" Dede is now ready to explain his mystery condition and allow us to talk about his body."

" It is like roots that are growing from the surface of the skin. He says the tip of the finger is just like growing from the surface of the skin of the finger."

" It's about 5 mm each month. That's how fast it's growing. He goes to visit his 2 children. Unable to care for them, they live with relatives in the village."

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