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Hypertrichosis (better known as Werewolf Syndrome) is an abnormal amount of hair growth over the body. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] The two distinct types of hypertrichosis are generalized hypertrichosis, which occurs over the entire body, and localized hypertrichosis, which is restricted to a certain area. [ 1 ]
X-linked hypertrichosis, also known as X-linked congenital generalized hypertrichosis, is a hereditary disorders characterized by generalized congenital hypertrichosis and thick eyebrows. [ 1 ] Signs and symptoms
A bearded lady (or bearded woman) is a woman with a naturally occurring beard normally due to the condition known as hirsutism or hypertrichosis. Hypertrichosis causes people of either sex to develop excess hair over their entire body (including the face), while hirsutism is restricted to females and only causes excessive hair growth in the ...
The furry feline gets his crazy hair from a condition called hypertrichosis, or "werewolf syndrome," which causes abnormal hair growth.. SEE ALSO: Service dog gets her own yearbook photo for ...
13-year-old Lalit Patidar from central India was given the nickname ''wolf boy'' after the effects of a rare condition, known as hypertrichosis, caused him to grow hair all over his face ...
Above: Lalit Patidar, a 13-year-old boy with a genetic form of hypertrichosis. "Werewolf syndrome" is generally considered a genetic condition, but in these recent cases, it was seemingly caused ...
Prepubertal hypertrichosis, also known as childhood hypertrichosis, is a cutaneous condition characterized by increased hair growth, found in otherwise healthy infants and children. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] Prepubertal hypertrichosis is a cosmetic condition and does not affect any other health aspect.
Barber-Say syndrome (BSS) is a very rare congenital disorder associated with excessive hair growth (hypertrichosis), fragile skin, eyelid deformities , and an overly broad mouth (macrostomia). [ 1 ] Barber-Say syndrome is phenotypically similar to Ablepharon macrostomia syndrome , which is also associated with dominant mutations in TWIST2 .