At 8 tonight, for example, the "My Shocking Story" series has the strange, freaky tale of the "Half Man, Half Tree."
This is a profile of a 35-year-old man in Indonesia with a skin condition that has left his body covered with large warts that resemble tree roots. The growths on his hands and feet are enormous (see the video at www.msnbc.msn.com/id/22041771).
Reportedly, his condition baffled doctors for years, but he may be getting treatment because of this documentary.
An American dermatology expert who examined him has prescribed a course of treatment to reduce the warts. Indonesian health officials say they will treat him but also criticized the filmmakers for exploiting the man.
Source: http://www2.tbo.com/content/2008/jan/16/fl-reality-really-sets-in-for-couch-potatoes-as-st/
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