We all know that fantastic stories of werewolves are born from fiction. But are they? Hypertrichosis, sometimes called werewolf syndrome, is an extremely rare medical condition in which excessive hair grows all over the body. Its incredible rarity, less than one on 10 billion, means that you’re far more likely to be struck by lightening than to ever encounter someone with this condition. A more common variation, although still incredibly rare, congenital generalized hypertrichosis results in extreme facial and upper body hair and affects 1 in a billion.
The condition can be genetic, affecting multiple members of the same family. Only 50 cases of congenital hypertrichosis have ever been recorded, while localized or acquired forms are more common.
Three girls from the same family in India share this affliction. While there are laser treatments available to remove the hair growth, it is expensive and not financially feasible for the Sangli family. The girls do, however, employ various hair removal creams to keep the hair growth subdued.
