Teen diagnosed with ‘one in 1,000,000,000’ werewolf syndrome breaks world record for ‘hairiest face’
ArchiveFirst published March 13, 2025. It may not reflect later developments.
Lalit Patidar, an 18-year-old from India, has set a Guinness World Record for the hairiest face due to his rare condition, hypertrichosis, also known as werewolf syndrome. With over 95% of his face covered in hair, he was officially measured at 201.72 hairs per square centimeter of skin.
Recognized as a “one in a billion” case by Guinness World Records, Lalit traveled to Milan, Italy, to be examined by a trichologist and appeared on Lo Show dei Record. On receiving the award, he expressed his joy: “I don’t know what to say because I’m very happy to get this recognition.”
As a child, Lalit faced fear and misunderstandings from peers but eventually gained acceptance. “They were scared of me, but when they started knowing me, they understood I was not so different,” he shared. Despite suggestions to shave, he remains confident: “I like how I am and I don’t want to change my look.”
Lalit has gained a large social media following, boasting 265,000 Instagram followers and 108,000 YouTube subscribers, where he shares his daily life and experiences.
