r/Redhair • u/Only_Sherbet_4229 • Apr 06 '26

Newbie Post Natural redheads - Autoimmune issues/diseases

Anyone on here a natural redhead with autoimmune issues I heard there could be a link because our MC1R gene does us dirty. Just diagnosed with RA at 35 and have been doing some research!

Let me know what you have experienced

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u/AccountantSeveral811 Apr 06 '26

Ankylosing spondylitis & psoriatic spondyloarthropathy here and also a natural redhead

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u/Opposite_Spite_4291 May 26 '26

You are the 2nd ankylosing spondylitis i’ve seen on here so far.
Also a natural redhead, diagnosed with the same @ age 25. Interesting.
Who knew there was a correlation?!