Just like bearded ladies, so-called werewolves have been standard attractions at side shows. this type of excessive hair growth in men, medically known as CONGENITAL HYPERTRICHOSIS, is exceedingly rare. However, there is a less severe and more common form of this condition, known as acquired hypertrichosis, which can occur as a drug reaction to some topical steroids, antibiotics, drugs to treat epilepsy, and hair growth drugs. Stopping the drug will usuallly stop the excess hair growth. Excess hair growth in men can also be a sign of a skin disease called Lichen Simplex, which involves thickening of the skin too. In addition, excessive hair growth in men may signal a metabollic skin condition called Porphyria Cutanea Tarda, which also causes blisters to develop on sun-exposed areas. Porphyria Cutanea Tarda is associated with several liver problems, including hepatitis C, which can lead to cirrhosis or even liver cancer if untreated.
Female relatives of very hairy men may be at risk for Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS).
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