Barbara Urslerin this case one of the oldest and most well-documented historical record of hypertrichosis. “The Hairy Maid” was born in February of 1629 near the town of Kempten, Germany. She was supposed to be the only member of his family reached the mutation that is the situation quite unique and quite different from the […]
The Wolf Boy, Living Dog-Faced Boy or Werewolf ave been fixtures of the sideshow world for centuries. Jo-Jo Jo the Dog-Faced Boy is perhaps the most famous of the lot, however, cases of hypertrichosis have been reported and documented long before Jo-Jo. Hypertrichosis is really a generic term that refers to excessive hair medical. It […]
Anyone who has read the story of Joseph Merrick, could not fail to be captivated by the incredible sensitivity of this man and courage. He was an intelligent person, not only be able to write and speak eloquently, but also able to play. The ability to read was a rarity among the poorest classes of […]
The remarkable Eli Bowen was born in Ohio October 14, 1844 as one of ten children. While his siblings were physically average, Eli was born with his feet attached directly disproportionate to his pelvis. In essence, Eli Bowen was a man born with feet but no legs. Despite its physical configuration, or perhaps because of […]
Joseph Carey Merrick was known as The Elephant Man. He was born on 5th august,1862, in 50 Lee Street,Leicester. He also known as John Merrick. Father -Joseph Rockley Merrick and Mother – Mary Jane. He began to develop abnormally during the first years of his life. His skin appeared thick and lumpy, he developed an […]