Teenager with Werewolf Syndrome Creates Guinness World Record
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Reason in News | A teenager from Madhya Pradesh with "werewolf syndrome" set a Guinness World Record for the hairiest face. |
| Syndrome Name | Werewolf Syndrome (Hypertrichosis) |
| Condition Description | Extremely rare genetic condition causing excessive hair growth, especially on the face. |
| Global Cases Reported | Only 50 cases worldwide. |
| Types | Congenital Hypertrichosis and Acquired Hypertrichosis |
| Congenital Hypertrichosis | Present from birth due to genetic causes; linked to reactivation of ancient dormant genes. |
| Acquired Hypertrichosis | Develops after birth due to external or internal causes like medications, diseases, or deficiencies. |
| Possible Causes | Medications (hair growth stimulants, steroids, immunosuppressants), cancer, genetic variations, skin infections, autoimmune diseases, nutritional deficiencies, eating disorders. |