All The Things You Never Knew About Redheads

Published on January 1, 2023
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Dark Hair To Red, Naturally

In very rare cases, people can have a condition called Kwashiorkor due to protein deficiencies. The condition is associated with dry skin, rashes, and edema, and dark hair will eventually turn red. This was first seen in 1932, when children’s hair changed color and attention was drawn to this condition.

Dark Hair To Red, Naturally

Dark Hair To Red, Naturally

At Higher Risk

Several studies have shown that people with red hair are at higher risk of some diseases like skin cancer, brain disorders, and Parkinson’s. Since redheads are more likely to have the MC1R gene, this means that redheads are more likely to develop Parkinson’s than people with different colored hair.

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At Higher Risk

At Higher Risk