Hypertrichosis (Werewolf Syndrome)

reactivation of genes that caused extensive hair growth in early man that "shut down" during the course of evalution.

extensive hair growth

lanugo: very soft, fine hair, like that of baby

terminal: long thick dark hair

no cure

short term methods include hair removal

Congenital hypertrichosis terminalis: Abnormal hair growth begins at birth and continues throughout a person’s life. Hair, usually long and thick, covers the person’s face and body.

Hirsutism: This form of hypertrichosis is limited to women. It results in dark, thick hair growing in places women normally don’t have hair, such as their face, chest, and back.