
Can redheads handle 25% more pain than brunettes?
More or Less: Behind the Stats
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Exploring Pain Sensitivity in Redheads
This chapter delves into experiments that reveal contrasting responses of redheaded individuals to pain and anaesthesia. It finds that while they may require less opioid medication for pain relief, they also have a heightened need for anaesthetic, suggesting a complex relationship between hair color and pain tolerance.
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