No, we are not born without fingerprints. Fingerprints develop in the womb, typically around the 10th week of pregnancy. However, a very rare genetic disorder called adermatoglyphia prevents the development of fingerprints, causing individuals to be born without them. This disorder affects only a few families worldwide.
While fingerprints are usually present at birth, they continue to change and develop until around age two. These changes are influenced by various factors, including genetics, environmental exposures, and even injuries.
