A man from rural Nigeria cuts his skin as a child and develops warts . Dede Kosawa has hair - like growths encasing his hands and lived for 20 years . The experts are waiting to learn more about Kosawa 's reaction to the medical treatments , Gaspari said . American dermatologist determines Kosawa has immune defect and HPV . He underwent surgery to remove 12 pounds of warts .
A man from rural Nigeria cuts his skin as a child and develops warts . Dede Kosawa has hair - like growths encasing his hands and lived for 20 years . American dermatologist determines Kosawa has immune defect and HPV . He underwent surgery to remove 12 pounds of warts .