A young man from Madhya Pradesh has dense fur all over his body as a result of the extremely unusual illness known as “Werewolf syndrome.” Lalit Patidar, a 17-year-old resident of Nandleta village, has hypertrichosis, which is characterised by excessive hair growth anywhere on the body, according to Healthline. Patidar, who has had the illness since birth, claims he didn’t notice anything out of the ordinary until he was a teenager.
In a shocking case from Nandleta village in Madhya Pradesh, a 17-year-old boy named Lalit Patidar was reported of suffering hypertrichosis. The health condition, which leads to excessive hair growth all over the body is seen, has raised a concern to Lalit leading a normal life in the society.
“Werewolf syndrome,” also known as hypertrichosis, is the excess production of hair, either in one specific area or all over the body. Though the reasons of this incredibly uncommon disorder have not yet been fully identified by medical research, it is known that it is a hereditary disease. Although there is no known treatment for the ailment, some kinds of hypertrichosis can be controlled with medicine, according to medical professionals. Additionally, you can use techniques like shaving, epilation, waxing, bleaching, or plucking to remove hair permanently or temporarily.
The teenager, who can be seen posing with his parents in the above image, is not only subject to unwanted hair growth, but also worried over the animal-like dense fur formed on his body. Due to this, Lalit finds it difficult to interact with people around.
While speaking to the New York Post, Lalit brought to notice that it was only when he grew seven, that the hair started to sprout all over his body. Later, he spoke of the concerns faced in the society. “When I was younger, I frequently received stone-throwing. Children were afraid that I would return and bite them like an animal,” he told the media outlet.
Medical blogs suggest that the clear cause of hypertrichosis is unknown, while hinting it to be associated with congenital transmission.
