Restless legs syndrome (RLS), also known as Willis-Ekbom disease (WED), is generally a long-term disorder that causes a strong urge to move ones legs. There is often an unpleasant feeling in the legs that improves somewhat by moving them. This is often described as aching, tingling, or crawling in nature. Occasionally, arms may also be affected. The feelings generally happen when at rest and therefore can make it hard to sleep. Due to the disturbance in sleep, people with RLS may have daytime sleepiness, low energy, irritability and a depressed mood. Additionally, many have limb twitching during sleep. RLS is not the same as habitual foot tapping or leg rocking.Risk factors for RLS include low iron levels, kidney failure, Parkinsons disease, diabetes mellitus, rheumatoid arthritis, pregnancy and celiac disease. A number of medications may also trigger the disorder including antidepressants, antipsychotics, antihistamines, and calcium channel blockers. There are two main types. One is early onset RLS which starts before age 45, runs in families and worsens over time. The other is late onset RLS which begins after age 45, starts suddenly, and does not worsen. Diagnosis is generally based on a persons symptoms after ruling out other potential causes.Restless legs syndrome may resolve if the underlying problem is addressed. Otherwise treatment includes lifestyle changes and medication. Lifestyle changes that may help include stopping alcohol and tobacco use, and sleep hygiene. Medications used include  a dopamine agonist such as pramipexole. RLS affects an estimated 2.5–15% of the American population.
It has been hypothesized that this could be due to facial hypertrichosis.Hypertrichosis (often mistakenly classified as hirsutism) is a well documented condition in horses with a hormonal disorder of the hypothalamus, called Cushings disease. It is the most common endocrine disease of the middle-aged to older horse, often resulting in fatal laminitis. It can be successfully controlled by medications if diagnosed early. See also
Jesús Aceves, the first person with hypertrichosis to perform in the UK in thirty years. Stephan Bibrowski (1890–1932), known as Lionel the Lion-faced Man. Krao Farini (1876–1926), known as The Missing Link. Fedor Jeftichew (1868–1904), known as Jo-Jo the Dog-Faced Boy. Human Nature, a 2001 American-French film where one of the main characters has hypertrichosis. Fur: An Imaginary Portrait of Diane Arbus, a 2006 American film where one of the main characters has hypertrichosis. Milo, a 2012 (Netherlands) movie about a 10-year-old boy with hypersensitive skin. Moon of Desire, a 2014 Filipino TV drama with a girl that has hypertrichosis as the main protagonist. The True Adventures of Wolfboy, a 2019 Drama Movie about a 13-year-old boy that has hypertrichosis. References
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