Ripon Sarker, a resident of Thakurgaon in Bangladesh, is afflicted by a rare condition known as epidermodysplasia verruciformis. This condition renders him highly susceptible to human papillomavirus, which leads to the development of scaly warts.
In an effort to receive treatment, the young boy was admitted to Dhaka Medical College Hospital on August 20th. Unfortunately, his family lacked the financial means to afford the necessary medical care.
At the age of 7, Ripon Sarker bravely displays his hands, which bear the burden of this uncommon skin disorder caused by human papillomaviruses.
Ripon’s tiny feet were soon adorned with scaly warts, which began to appear when he was just three months old.
Doctors in Dhaka are optimistic about the operability of Rimon’s hands and feet, as his fingers and toes can still be identified unlike other similar cases. Rimon’s father, Mahendra Das, mentioned that tests have not been conducted on him yet. Physicians have assured that they will thoroughly investigate this matter before proceeding with treatment. Rimon’s symptoms resemble those of 26-year-old Abdul Bajandar, who is famously known as the ‘tree man’ and recently underwent surgery at Dhaka Medical College Hospital. Rimon, a second-grade student at Ketgaon Government Primary School, was affected by this condition when he was just three months old, his father explained. Warts began to appear on his palms and feet, gradually increasing in size over time.
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Ripon struggles to walk without assistance due to the bumpy scales on his feet.
Samantha Lal Sen, a coordinator for burn and plastic surgery, expressed optimism regarding the child’s condition. In relation to Abul’s situation, she mentioned the challenge of distinguishing the warts on his fingers.
Moheandra, the father of Ripon, shared that his son was affected by a condition when he was just three months old. During a visit to the hospital, Samanta Lal Sen, the coordinator of the Burn and Plastic Surgery Unit, expressed optimism about the child’s situation. In the case of another child named Abul, the warts on his fingers were indistinguishable. However, Ripon’s warts have not expanded to the same extent. He can still identify his fingers and toes, which means that he might require fewer operations for treatment.
The young lad was recently enrolled at the esteemed Dhaka Medical College hospital for his initial round of medical care, primarily because his family was unable to bear the expenses.
Ripon is unable to walk or feed himself due to his hands resembling that of a tree. Medical professionals are optimistic that surgery on Ripon’s hands will help improve his condition, allowing his fingers and toes to retain their functionality. The doctor further emphasized that Ripon’s family is living in extreme poverty, which has resulted in his lack of proper nutrition. This deficiency has also hindered his physical development, making it crucial to provide him with the necessary nutrients before proceeding with the surgeries. The doctor added that Ripon may also require blood transfusions during the procedures.