Teen with ‘werewolf syndrome’ breaks world record for hairiest face
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A teenager has landed a spot in Guinness World Records for having the world’s hairiest face. Lalit Patidar, an 18-year-old in India, has a rare medical condition.
The excessive hair growth is the result of a rare medical condition called hypertrichosis, informally known as "werewolf syndrome." 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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