What is Hypertrichosis?
Great question! Hypertrichosis, also known as the "Werewolf Syndrome", is a genetic disorder in which the affected has excessive amounts of hair growing on various parts of the body. Where the hair grows depends on the type is present.
There are different types of Hypertrichosis?Indeed there are: Congenital and Acquired. Let's go over them briefly:
Congenital hypertrichosis is present at birth. Acquired hypertrichosis is basically the same as congenital hypertrichosis, but it appears later in an individual's life. |
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