Hypertrichosis, “Werewolf Syndrome”
Hirsutism is a condition that is associated with having excessive amounts of hair. However, the amount of hair in individuals with hirsutism does not compare to that of a person with Hypertrichosis. And the hair does not grow in only certain parts of the body like on the arms and hands but all over the body. Unfortunately, even a person with hypertrichosis’ face is usually covered in long hair.
This condition is usually a result of a genetic mutation; however, it can also be acquired later in life. Ironically, some individuals develop hypertrichosis after using anti-balding treatments; however, this is of course not always the case. Unfortunately there is no specific treatment for this disease and the individual must remove the hair in traditional ways, such as shaving or waxing. Electrolysis is the only known form of permanent hair removal; however, with the amount of hair that these individuals have, these treatments can be costly and time consuming as each single hair must be treated independently.
