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Hypertrichosis 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] Hypertrichosis can be either congenital (present at birth) or acquired later in life.
This category contains people who have or had hypertrichosis. Pages in category "People with hypertrichosis" The following 9 pages are in this category, out of 9 total.
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.
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 ...
The only difference is Patidar might attract more selfie requests than the average 13-year-old boy. Patidar says his condition does cause breathing problems due to the long hair on his face.
#5 A Man From India Has An Ultra-Rare Condition Called Hypertrichosis, Also Known As “Werewolf Syndrome” This incurable condition is so rare that it is believed that only 50 people have had it ...
Hypertrichosis is any place of the body where there is more hair growth than is typically seen in people of the same age, race, and sex, excluding androgen-induced hair growth. [ 4 ] Hypotrichosis
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 ...