Lalit Patidar (18) from India has been awarded the Guinness World Record for the hairiest face, with 201.72 hairs per square cm due to hypertrichosis, arare condition affecting only 50 documented cases since the Middle Ages.

With hair covering 90 percent of his face, Patidar faced fear from classmates, but later gained acceptance.

Despite suggestions toremove thehair, he embraces his look. `I like how I am and don`t want to change,` he said.

The YouTuber expressed pride in his record, calling it an honour and a moment of happiness.•