Author Topic: Redheads (Read 912 times)

poche · « **on:** May 20, 2013, 12:03:22 AM »

I’m intrigued by the subtle genetic differences that make all redheads different from 98% of the population. But beyond the fair skin and tendency to freckle, there are a few other interesting skin-related differences that set them apart.

http://health.yahoo.net/experts/skintype/little-known-facts-about-redheads-0

Marlelar · « **Reply #1 on:** May 22, 2013, 02:53:54 PM »

I have also heard, from redheads, that they have more pregnancy complications and more difficult labor and deliveries.

Marsha

TKGS · « **Reply #2 on:** May 22, 2013, 03:10:32 PM »

Quote from: Marlelar

I have also heard, from redheads, that they have more pregnancy complications and more difficult labor and deliveries.

Marsha

Actually, they just complain about things more.

Charlemagne · « **Reply #3 on:** May 22, 2013, 03:16:05 PM »

Quote from: TKGS

Quote from: Marlelar
I have also heard, from redheads, that they have more pregnancy complications and more difficult labor and deliveries.

Marsha

Actually, they just complain about things more.

As an Irish-American, I concur.

ShepherdofSheep · « **Reply #4 on:** May 22, 2013, 03:20:12 PM »

I find color genetics fascinating, whether in humans or animals. It's also very interesting to note how certain genes/alleles are linked to other traits.

I have always wondered what controls the depth of pigment in hair/wool. Obviously individuals will vary, sometimes tremendously- but I've also noticed changes from year to year that have absolutely nothing to do with the sun- like a ewe of mine that was silvery gray and is now a dark charcoal. Usually it happens the other way around!

Frances · « **Reply #5 on:** May 24, 2013, 06:24:02 PM »

- like a ewe of mine that was silvery gray and is now a dark charcoal. Usually it happens the other way around![/quote]

A work colleague had many rounds of radiation and chemo for stage 3 breast cancer. When her formerly dirty blond hair grew back in, it was much coarser and dark black. This was in 1996 at age 31 . Now, it mostly remains black, but has distinct stripes of gray.

Napoli · « **Reply #6 on:** May 24, 2013, 08:51:27 PM »

Don't forget.......... they are very fetching as well!

Maizar · « **Reply #7 on:** May 25, 2013, 12:44:38 AM »

I've heard of a lot of things being attributed to red hair, but every time I have looked for research on the topic, studies found no measurable difference. Seems to me it's just another one of those things that people like to associate with trouble, like a full moon, or a certain date, etc.