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Hairiest face on a man
An 18-year-old from Madhya Pradesh, Lalit Patidar, has set the Guinness World Record for the hairiest face on a man.
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Suffers from rare condition
Lalit has a rare condition called hypertrichosis, also known as werewolf syndrome, which causes excessive hair growth on his face.
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What the data says
With only 50 documented cases worldwide, the condition results in 201.72 hairs per square centimetre, covering 95% of his face, according to Guinness World Records.
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A difficult journey
However, his journey to achieving this record was not easy, as he often faced hurtful remarks from strangers and classmates.
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People were scared of him!
“At first, people were scared of me, but once they got to know me, they realised I was just like them,” Lalit shared with Guinness World Records.
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He embraced his identity
Refusing to let negativity affect him, Lalit embraces his unique identity and even runs a YouTube channel documenting his daily life.
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Just back from Italy
He recently travelled to Milan, Italy, where a trichologist measured his facial hair on a TV show before he officially secured the record.
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How the hair were measured?
To measure the density, tiny portions of his facial hair were shaved and examined under professional supervision.
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Happy with the recognition
“I am speechless and very happy to receive this recognition. I like how I am, and I don’t want to change my look,” Lalit proudly stated.
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