Signs and Symptoms of Wolfman Disease
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Main Symptom
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The most prevalent sign of wolfman disease is the excessive growth of hair. This occurs in an area where hair does not usually grow.
Area
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The most common place where wolfman disease strikes is on the face. This includes hair growth on the forehead, cheek bones and temples. The upper arm region is also a common place for hypertrichosis.
Onset
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Sometimes wolfman syndrome is congenital, while in other cases the disease may not present itself until later in life.
Generalized
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Some cases of wolfman syndrome are generalized, meaning that it can lead to abnormal hair growth on several different parts of the body.
Localized
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When wolfman syndrome is localized, hair will only grow excessively on one part of the body.
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