Which anesthetic agents show altered efficacy in individuals with red hair due to genetic variations?
Year: 2026
Type: article
Abstract: Red-haired individuals often require higher doses of specific anesthetics like desflurane and lidocaine due to greater resistance, possibly linked to MC1R gene variations. Personalized dosing adjustments are advisable, although standard protocol changes solely based on hair color are not justified by current evidence.
Author: Tripdatabase
Language: English
Subfield: Pharmacology
Domain: Life Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W7225346192