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if you lack a dark brown pigment (melanin) in your skin, eyes, and hair
it may result in vision problems
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∙ 13y agoThe diagnosis of vitiligo is usually made by observation
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Is albinism common?
albinism is common.
What is another term for albinism?
as far as i know, it ic called albinisim. but there are different types oculocutaneous albinism, which affets the skin AND the eyes, and also ocular albinism which only affects the eyes. i have also seen the word "hypopigmentation" thrown arround quite a bit
What are some demographics of albinism?
What are the demographics of albinism:
What is ocular albinism?
Ocular Albinism is a type of albinism that affects mostly vision. It commonly comes with the lack of melanin in the skin that occurs in regular albinism.
Will your child with albinism have a child with albinism?
It is hard to know what genes will be passed on through the generations. There are several different possibilities. 1. If you have Albinism but your child does not signs of it then your child most likely carrys the gene but it is masked or not shown. This means he/she could pass it on to their children. 2. If your child has Albinism then your child has a strong chance of passing it on to their children . It is possible though for your child to pass on the gene. Their children could have Albinism or it could be masked such as in situation 1. 3. Your parents have Albinism but your nor your child show signs of it . It is entirely possible that you and your child carry the disease. To be sure if you have Albinism genetic testing is required.
Use the word albinism in a sentence?
Albinism is a congenital disorder.
Is it possible to find out if you are carrier of albinism?
Albinism is a recessively inherited disease. People with albinism has inherited 2 albinism genes. They got one gene from each parent.
What is the name of a celebrity with albinism?
In the Philippines,A celebrity that has albinism is redford white.
What happens to melanocytes in the condition of albinism?
differentiate melanin melanocytes and albinism
Which is more rare melanism or albinism?
Melanism is rarer than Albinism
What group of people are at the highest risk of getting diagnosed with albinism?
People who have a family history of albinism will be the most likely to get albinism but normal people have a chance of getting it
What are the symptoms of Albinism?
Absence of pigment from the hair, skin, or iris of eyes that is the symptom of albinism
