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Medical Conditions - Red Hair

Red or ginger hair is a rare variant, with only 1 to 2 percent of the world population being born with it. Red color results from high levels of reddish pigments called pheomelanin, and lower levels of black pigments called eumelanin. Such people usually have fair skin, light eyes, freckles, and are sensitive to UV rays.

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What causes hair color to change to red in a teenager?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The change of color of hair from black to red or coppery means you have high pitta in your body. You might also experience excess body heat.

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