Teen with ‘werewolf syndrome’ breaks world record for hairiest face
Rare medical condition causes abnormal hair growth
By Melissa Rudy Fox News
Published March 11, 2025 5:12pm EDT
A teenager has landed a spot in Guinness World Records for having the world’s hairiest face.
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, eating disorders, 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 (a specialist who treats hair and scalp disorders) to get an official measurement of his facial hairs.
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