Many people don't think about the old mainstays in horror stories about werewolves,zombies and the like having any basis in real life though most of them do.
Hyperthrichosis aka Werewolf syndrome is a genetic mutation where cells that normally switch off hair growth in unusual areas,like the eyelids and forehead,are left switched on. Removing the hair the standard ways does little good as it grows back rapidly. It is often mistaken with hirsutism which is exclusive to women and children and is linked to excessive male hormones causing chest and back hair. Werewolf syndrome affects less than 100 people worldwide and is known to run in families. Researchers have traced the location of the mutation to an extra gene chunk on a X chromosome,so it is possible a cure will be found.
I am just guessing, but if a cure is found with so few people affected by Hyperthrichosis, it will be cost prohibitive.
Hyperthrichosis aka Werewolf syndrome is a genetic mutation where cells that normally switch off hair growth in unusual areas,like the eyelids and forehead,are left switched on. Removing the hair the standard ways does little good as it grows back rapidly. It is often mistaken with hirsutism which is exclusive to women and children and is linked to excessive male hormones causing chest and back hair. Werewolf syndrome affects less than 100 people worldwide and is known to run in families. Researchers have traced the location of the mutation to an extra gene chunk on a X chromosome,so it is possible a cure will be found.
I am just guessing, but if a cure is found with so few people affected by Hyperthrichosis, it will be cost prohibitive.
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