
Albinism in humans - Wikipedia
Albinism is a congenital condition characterized in humans by the partial or complete absence of pigment in the skin, hair and eyes. Albinism is associated with a number of vision defects, such as photophobia, nystagmus, and amblyopia. Lack of skin pigmentation makes for more susceptibility to sunburn and skin cancers.
Albinism - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
2023年12月13日 · Symptoms of albinism involve skin, hair and eye color, as well as vision. The easiest form of albinism to see results in white hair and very light-colored skin compared with siblings or other blood relatives. But skin coloring, also called pigmentation, and hair color can range from white to brown.
Albinism: Causes, Types, Pictures, Symptoms, and More - Healthline
2023年4月19日 · Albinism is a rare genetic condition that causes the lack of pigment in skin, hair, and eyes, sometimes accompanied by visual impairment. Different types of albinism are caused by various gene...
Albinism: Types, Symptoms & Causes - Cleveland Clinic
2024年8月12日 · Albinism is a rare genetic condition caused by mutations, or changes, of certain genes that affect the amount of melanin your body produces. Melanin controls the pigmentation (color) of your skin, eyes and hair. People with albinism have extremely pale skin, eyes and hair. They’re at an increased risk of vision, skin and social issues.
Albinism - Wikipedia
Albinism is the congenital absence of melanin in an animal or plant resulting in white hair, feathers, scales and skin and reddish pink or blue eyes. [1][2] Individuals with the condition are referred to as albinos. Varied use and interpretation of the terms mean that written reports of albinistic animals can be difficult to verify.
Albinism: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis & Treatment - WebMD
2023年9月18日 · Albinism is when you’re born with little or no pigment in your hair, eyes, and skin. The missing pigment is called melanin. Albinism usually makes your coloring lighter than is typical for your...
Albinism: What it is, types, symptoms, treatment, and is it genetic
2023年11月10日 · Albinism is an inherited condition in which the body produces little or no melanin, the pigment that gives color to the skin and hair. It may cause very pale skin and hair. Albinism can affect...
Albinism - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic
2023年12月13日 · Albinism is a genetic disorder, and there is currently no cure. Treatment focuses on getting proper eye care and monitoring skin for problems. Your care team may include your primary care provider, a specialist in eye care called an ophthalmologist and a specialist in skin care called a dermatologist.
Albinism: Types, Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment and More - Health
2023年12月1日 · Albinism is a rare genetic condition that causes a reduction or lack of melanin. Melanin is the pigment that gives your skin, hair, and eyes their color. People with albinism …
About Albinism and Hypopigmentation | National Organization for ...
Albinism is an inherited genetic condition that reduces the amount of melanin pigment formed in the skin, hair and/or eyes. Albinism occurs in all racial and ethnic groups throughout the world. In the U.S., approximately one in 18,000 to 20,000 people has some type of albinism.