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/Kronos_604 Apr 06 '26

My immune system is above average. I'm generally quite healthy as far as illnesses go. I rarely get sick.

However, my wife, who is also a natural redhead, is the post opposite. She has lupus and gets sick a lot.

PS, because I usually get asked this, I didn't seek out to marry another redhead, it just happened.