Teen with ‘werewolf syndrome’ breaks world record for hairiest face
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Rare medical condition causes abnormal hair growth
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Published March 11, 2025 5:12pm EDT


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A teenager has landed a spot in Guinness World Records for having the world’s .

Lalit Patidar, an 18-year-old from India, was found to have 201.72 hairs per square centimeter, covering 95% of his face, according to Guinness.

The excessive hair growth is the result of a rare medical condition called hypertrichosis, informally known as "werewolf syndrome."



The condition can be genetic and can occur at birth, according to Healthline. There are also acquired cases that can occur as a result of other skin conditions, malnutrition, , cancer or medication side effects.

There have only been around 50 documented cases of the condition worldwide, according to JAMA Dermatology.



To confirm the record, Patidar saw a trichologist ( who treats hair and scalp disorders) to get an official measurement of his facial hairs.



Patidar also told Guinness that children were afraid of him when he first started school.

"They were scared of me, but when they started knowing me and talking to me, they understood I was not so different from them, and it was just on the outside that I looked different, but I’m not different inside," he said.

The teen is now embracing his uniqueness, and has started a YouTube channel that chronicles his daily life.



When people tell Patidar he should remove his facial hair, he shares the following response.

"I tell them that I like how I am and I don’t want to change my look."



To confirm the record, Patidar saw a trichologist to get an official measurement of his facial hairs.



There is no cure for hypertrichosis, Healthline noted.

 

Hair can be removed through short-term methods (shaving, waxing, chemical peels, etc.) or through longer-term methods (electrolysis and ).

Melissa Rudy is senior health editor and a member of the lifestyle team at Fox News Digital. Story tips can be sent to melissa.rudy@fox.com.
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