Werewolf syndrome is a colloquial term attached to ancient legends that mention the growth of hair by men at the appearance of the new moon. Scientifically, it is referred to as Hypertrichosis, which ...

A teenager has landed a spot in Guinness World Records for having the world’s hairiest face. Lalit Patidar, an 18-year-old from India, was found to have 201.72 hairs per square centimeter, covering 95 ...

Spanish infants are developing “werewolf syndrome” due to their parents taking a popular over-the-counter hair-loss remedy — with nearly one dozen cases since last year, according to a new report.

Babies in Europe have been developing hypertrichosis, more commonly known as werewolf syndrome, after their parents used an anti-baldness medication. The Pharmacovigilance Center of Navarre (CFN) in ...

A 2-year-old girl, whose rare affliction caused her body to be covered in hair, melted hearts after she met Malaysia’s monarchs — who dubbed her “the child from heaven.” “I am still at a loss for ...

Scientists have discovered a genetic mutation responsible for a disorder that causes people to sprout thick hair on their faces and bodies. Hypertrichosis, sometimes called "werewolf syndrome " is a ...