Anthony Youn, MD… more
what it claims
It is possible to be born with naturally pink hair due to a condition called 'Porous Follicle Syndrome'.
This idea of naturally pink hair is intriguing, but it conflicts with the realities of hair biology.
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Anthony Youn, MD… more
what it claims
This idea of naturally pink hair is intriguing, but it conflicts with the realities of hair biology.
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This idea of naturally pink hair is intriguing, but it conflicts with the realities of hair biology. According to reviews by the Society for Investigative Dermatology (expert opinion), our hair color is determined exclusively by the concentration of two pigments: eumelanin (dark tones) and pheomelanin (light and red tones). There is no human biosynthetic pathway capable of generating pink or pastel shades innately. Furthermore, in-depth research shows that 'Porous Follicle Syndrome' does not exist in scientific literature. While the porosity of the hair fiber is a very real physical property that influences the absorption of water or treatments, it cannot in any way produce new colored pigments. This claim therefore stems from entertaining content or a visual filter rather than a biological reality.
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Decoded by Noli · July 14, 2026 · the original post

Paste any health post from TikTok, Instagram, YouTube or X — or the advice itself, if someone just told you. About ten seconds, no account needed.