Hypertrichosis

Hypertrichosis is a condition that causes abnormal hair growth on the body. This condition is also known as werewolf syndrome. People suffering from hypertrichosis often suffer mental stress due to embarrassment. Experts believe that hypertrichosis is mainly caused due to mutation in genes and is not related to male hormones. Hypertrichosis is a rare condition that affects one in 340 million people. With this ratio only 50 people in world are reported to have hypertrichosis. This article explains the causes, symptoms and treatment option for hypertichosis.