Question 1

could this be skin cancer? i have a mole that recently appeared on my shoulder that is three different colors. i'm also very fair-skinned and a natural redhead, so i'm covered in freckles on my shoulder. the mole is clearish, and it looks as though the co

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Any : Any mole that appears on your skin after the age of 20 should be assessed by a dermatologist to ensure it is not cancerous. Because you are fair skinned, your risk for developing melanoma is higher it is a good idea for your to use spf daily and observe your freckles, moles and skin frequently for changes. Reprt all changes and abnormalities to your health care provider.

Question 2

what can a fair skinned redhead do to look like a tan and stay out of the natural sunlight damage?

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Spray tan: A spray tan can be used on occasion for a tan look. The chemical is well tolerated in most people. Thevquality of color varies from vendor to vendor. Be careful to select a natural looking shade because the spray tan does stay on for at least a week.

Question 3

can someone with red-green colorblindness see natural red hair?

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Perhaps: Color blindness is an abnormal condition characterized by the inability to clearly distinguish different colors of the spectrum. The difficulties can be mild to severe. It is a misleading term because people with color blindness are not blind. Rather, they tend to see colors in a limited range of hues; a rare few may not see colors at all. 
http://medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/red-green.

Question 4

why do redheads have freckles?

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Fare skin color: Most redheads have light skin.  The lighter the skin, the more susceptible it is to sun damage; you will sun burn more easily.  Freckles are simply a result of too much sun damage.  The lighter the skin the sooner you see the signs of sun damage (more freckles).

Question 5

what could be the etiology of a 30 year-old white male redhead be suffering from if he coughed up a little blood?

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Myriad: While being readheaded likely has nothing to do with it, this could be anything from a nosebleed to lung infection.  See your primary care doc for a general physical +/- chest x-ray.

Question 6

what to do if i am a redhead and i'm burn so terribly :'( is there any home rememdies r medictaions that are really good for sunburns?

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Sunburn: Stay out of the sun. Protect your skin with sunblock, wear hats and don't sunbathe.

Question 7

can you help with this query? why is only one of my greatgrandkids a redhead like i am?

Accepted Answer

It's in the genes!: Red hair is inherited.  If you married a blond then you have more chances of passing on the red head gene than if you marry a brunette, especially if the brunette comes from a family without blonds and redheads.  Like a coin toss, each pregnancy has the same odds.  If you flip a coin 3 times you may get all tails even though each flip has a 50% chance of being heads (assuming equal weight).

Question 8

i have heard that redheads are resistant to pain killers and need more anesthesia. being a redhead what can i do cause painkillers do nothing for me?

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BS: Tihs is simply not true. hair color has absolutely nothing to do with one's response to pain killers.

Question 9

what would doctors recommend to help with redheads(acne) and blackheads?

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Scientific Rx: Two weeks trial of topical benzoyl peroxide alone. This clears most mild acne. If not clear, physician's office visit. Options may include topical retinoic acid derivative (great for blackheads), topical clindamycin, the oral contraceptive pill for a woman who can take it, and/or an appropriate systemic antibiotic right for the patient. Tough cases referred for isotretinoin.

Question 10

is there anything else i can get vitamin d from other than the sun? i protect my skin since redhead

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Vitamins: Vitamin d is readily avialable form supplements. A large per cent of adults have low vitamin d levels when measured by blood test. These levels can be raised by supplementing with 1-2000 units per day safely. A recent report showed that 1600 units of d improved eczema in 60 days.

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Could this be skin cancer? i have a mole that recently appeared on my shoulder that is three different colors. i'm also very fair-skinned and a natural redhead, so i'm covered in freckles on my shoulder. the mole is clearish, and it looks as though the co

A member asked:

What can a fair skinned redhead do to look like a tan and stay out of the natural sunlight damage?

A member asked:

Can someone with red-green colorblindness see natural red hair?

A member asked:

Why do redheads have freckles?

A member asked:

What could be the etiology of a 30 year-old white male redhead be suffering from if he coughed up a little blood?

A member asked:

What to do if i am a redhead and i'm burn so terribly :'( is there any home rememdies r medictaions that are really good for sunburns?

A member asked:

Can you help with this query? why is only one of my greatgrandkids a redhead like i am?

A member asked:

I have heard that redheads are resistant to pain killers and need more anesthesia. being a redhead what can i do cause painkillers do nothing for me?

A member asked:

What would doctors recommend to help with redheads(acne) and blackheads?

A member asked:

Is there anything else i can get vitamin d from other than the sun? i protect my skin since redhead

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