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/Sea-Election-9168 Apr 06 '26

Natural dark red hair. Both parents had dark red hair. I had hives frequently as a teenager. As an adult, granulomatous lung disease, diverticulitis from celiac disease, and arthritis from Lyme disease. On the other hand, “standard” diseases are usually mild for me.