Freak show family.

In Indonesia, a travelling group of circus performers, known as The Clan has disbanded following publicity surrounding the treatment of Dede, the Tree Man [see Half Man, Half Tree (3901D) and Tree Man (4293)]. Four members of the troupe with severe dermatological and craniofacial deformities have been brought to the attention of British consultant craniomaxillofacial surgeon David A. Koppel. The members of The Clan who will meet Koppel are Mr. Sahi the Bubble Man, Mr. Sakim the Elephant Man, Miss Esse the Melting Lady and Mr. Mamat the Snake Man. Unfortunately Miss Esih becomes too unwell to see Keppel. Two of the remaining men have neurofibromatosis and one has a rare skin condition, lamellar ichthyosis. Of the remaining three, Mr. Sakim's family will not allow him to receive treatment, but Mr. Mamat gets medicines to ease his condition and Mr. Sahi undergoes surgery to remove some of the more troublesome tumours on his face and body - his surgery is shown in some detail.