Guinness Recognizes 18-Year-Old Indian Teen for Hairiest Face Due to Werewolf Syndrome

An 18-year-old from Madhya Pradesh, Lalit Patidar, has achieved a Guinness World Record for having the hairiest face on a man. He earned this remarkable title due to a rare medical condition called hypertrichosis, commonly known as werewolf syndrome.

The condition, with only 50 documented cases worldwide, leads to excessive hair growth on the face. According to Guinness World Records, Patidar has an astonishing 201.72 hairs per square centimeter, covering 95% of his face. However, earning this remarkable record was not without challenges, as his appearance frequently attracted hurtful comments from strangers and classmates.

"They were scared of me, but when they started knowing me and talking to me, they understood I was not so different from them, and it was just on the outside that I looked different, but I’m not different inside," he said.

Yet, Lalit remains unfazed by the remarks, wholeheartedly embracing his unique identity. He also runs a YouTube channel where he shares glimpses of his daily life. The teenager recently visited Milan, Italy, where he appeared on a TV show for the official record verification. A local trichologist carefully shaved small sections of his face to measure his facial hair before confirming his achievement.

“I am speechless, I don’t know what to say because I’m very happy to get this recognition. There is not much to say to people who want me to shave my facial hair. I tell them that I like how I am and I don’t want to change my look," he said after receiving the recognition.