Overview
- Lalit Patidar, an 18-year-old from Madhya Pradesh, India, has been awarded the Guinness World Record for the hairiest face, with 201.72 hairs per square centimeter.
- Patidar has a rare congenital condition called hypertrichosis, also known as 'werewolf syndrome,' which causes excessive hair growth over his body and face.
- Despite facing challenges such as teasing and fear from classmates as a child, Patidar has embraced his unique appearance and built a large social media following, with over 260,000 Instagram followers.
- He traveled to Milan, Italy, to have his hair officially measured on the TV show 'Lo Show dei Record,' where his record was confirmed.
- Patidar has expressed pride in his appearance, stating he has no intention of shaving his facial hair and values his individuality.