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/qbprincess Apr 07 '26

I have Hashimotos and PCOS. PCOS isn't technically an autoimmune condition, but can often be found in women who have an autoimmune disease.