Alternate Name(s): Hypopigmentation; Oculocutaneous albinism; Ocular albinism ...... Albinism is a defect of melanin production. This defect results in the partial or full absence of pigment (color) from the skin, hair, and eyes.
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The word “albinism” refers to a group of inherited conditions. People with albinism have little or no pigment in their eyes, skin, or hair. They have inherited altered genes that do not make the usual amounts of a pigment called melanin.
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Albinism - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Albinism (from Latin albus , "white"; see extended etymology , also called achromia , achromasia , or achromatosis ) is a form of hypopigmentary congenital disorder, characterized by a part...
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Understanding Albinism ... To understand albinism, you need to first know about melanin (say: mel-uh-nin). Melanin is a chemical in our bodies that colors our skin, eyes, and hair. It's made by melanocytes (say: muh-lah-nuh-sytes), which are cells found in the bottom layer of your skin.
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Humans, animals, and even plants can have albinism, a condition that gives people a kind of pale appearance. Find out more about albinism here. ... Understanding Albinism...
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About one in every 17,000 people have Albinism. These individuals fail to produce melanin, a photoprotective pigment. ... Skin and Hair Hypopigmentation: Hair and eyelashes may be under pigmented. In ocular albinism, the hair and skin pigmmentation may not be effected.
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Explore the mythology of albinism. ... back to the NOAH Home Page ... Created on July 18, 1997 by LunaEterna.
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