Since birth, Lalit Patidar (currently 13 years old and living in India) has suffered from Hypertrichosis, which causes hair to grow abnormally on the body and face. The boy was nicknamed “the werewolf” by locals because his face was covered with hair. Even the boy is often teased by strangers because of his unusual appearance.
Lalit Patidar has suffered from “werewolf” syndrome since birth
Lalit confided: “Once I went to a busy town, everyone there stared at me and called me a monkey. There were even a few children who threw stones at me and called me a monster. Luckily, I had family and friends who were able to come to my rescue and protect me from such people.
Sometimes I want to have surgery to remove excess hair because I want to be friends with everyone. They don’t need to be afraid to play with me.”
Despite his physical flaws, Lalit has a dream of becoming a police officer and is determined to study to make it come true. Lalit said: “Sometimes I wish I was like other children, but I can’t do anything to change my appearance. When I grow up, I want to be a police officer to take out all the thieves and criminals go to prison. I want to earn money to take care of my parents. They have done a lot for me and I don’t want them to have to suffer when they get old.”
Lalit took a photo with her parents
Lalit’s mother, 42-year-old Parvatibai Patidar, said: “In the first half hour of Lalit’s birth, I was extremely surprised to see his body covered with so much hair. We immediately requested The pediatrician checked and the doctor said that the child had Hypertrichosis syndrome and there was no way to completely cure it.
He is a different boy but still very special to me. I have five daughters and my husband and I prayed at many temples to have a son. And our prayers were answered when Lalit was born.”
Pictures of Lalit’s childhood
Even though she’s gotten used to her condition, Lalit still has bad days because of her excess hair. I am facing difficulties related to breathing and vision. Lalit’s father, Mr. Bankatlal, a celery and garlic farmer, currently 45 years old, said: “When Lalit was 2 years old, I took my child to a big hospital in Baroda for examination and treatment. shouted, the doctor told me that there is currently no way to completely eliminate this syndrome, if they find any method, they will notify me.”
It is known that at school, Lalit was a good student and a very active boy who liked sports. Lalit’s principal, Mr. Babulal Makwana said: “Lalit is a boy who is quite good in studies and excels in sports. He is very popular in class and everyone cares about him.”
