Jul
31
Do Redheads Bleed More?
ByFor centuries this was a widely held myth, that people with red hair tended to bleed more when cut, than those with darker hair pigments. In a recent study, by a group of surgeons in Wales, they found no physical evidence for this previously perceived anecdote.
Approximately 6% of the population in the U.S. have an inherited gene mutation that prevents the hair from darkening and keeps the skin tone fair. There is evidence that fair skin does increase the risk of skin cancer. Interestingly, there is additional evidence that people with red hair have a lower tolerance for pain. But, as far as any additional surgical risk due to excessive bleeding or coagulation problems, this seems an antiquated myth.
