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Medical professionals literally have to adjust dangerous dosages for people with natural red hair because of this quirk.

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Medical professionals literally have to adjust dangerous dosages for people with natural red hair because of this quirk.

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Medical professionals literally have to adjust dangerous dosages for people with natural red hair because of this quirk.
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