Together with his mother and two siblings, Nirah Budhathoki,
12, suffers from Congenital Hypertrichosis Lanuginosa,
sometimes referred to as “werewolf syndrome”.
This is due to abnormal levels of androgen, of which testosterone
is the primary hormone. It controls the development and maintenance
of male characteristics - in this case, hair – increasing hair
growth and pigmentation.
It can be treated and controlled by lowering insulin levels in the
affected person and undergoing hair removal.
Nara Bahadur Budhathoki, 65, and his wife Devi, 38, pose for a
photograph.
Devi Budhathoki, 38, in the midst of her household chores.
Mandira Budhathoki (left), 7, stands next to her friend outside a
classroom at their school in Kharay, Dolkha District, about
190 km northeast of Kathmandu.
Manjura during one of her classes at school.
Niraj quenches his thirst with water from a stream.
Niraj lies on a hospital bed as a nurse prepares him for laser hair
removal treatment at Dhulikhel Hospital in Kavre, on the outskirts
of Kathmandu
Manjura rests on a hospital bed as a nurse prepares her for
laser hair removal treatment at Dhulikhel Hospital in Kavre.
Devi looks at her daughter Manjura's face after her laser
hair removal treatment at Dhulikhel Hospital in Kavre.
