0
Albinism is not a disease. 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 pigmment called melanin. Albinism affects people from all races. Most children with albinism are born to parents who have normal hair and eye color for their ethnic backrounds. There are different types of albinism, but all forms are associated with vision problems.
Wiki User
∙ 15y ago
Wiki User
∙ 15y agoAlbinism is a form of hypopigmentary congenital disorder.
Wiki User
∙ 12y agono albino is not no disease no it's just skin color
Wiki User
∙ 9y agoAlbinism is the congenital lack of melanin pigmentation in the skin, eyes, hair or feathers, or the condition of being such affected.
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
What are some diseases or disorders that are genetic?
albinism. huntington's disease. color blindness. down's syndrome.
How can one cure albinism?
Albinism is a genetic condition in which the skin produces low amounts of melanin (a skin pigment). Since it is genetic, there is no cure for albinism, but it can be prevented by looking into genetic counseling. See this link for more info about genetic counseling: http://www.nsgc.org
Do chemicals cause albinism?
albinism is a genetic condition where the body does not produce melanin pigment.
Who was the founder of albinism?
Albinism is a genetic disorder in which pigment in the skin and/or eyes is absent or reduced. It is not a movement or religion (-ism).
How long does albinism last?
The difference in longevity between normal people and people with albinism is not well researched. Scientists believe their longevity to be comparable to that of normal people.
Can exposure to ideal environmental conditions like light and nutrients reverse the genetic trait Albinism?
No, albinism is an irreversible condition.
Can albinism be cure?
As of now, albinism cannot be cured. This is because albinism is a hereditary disorder and the cause lies at the genetic level. To change the genetic code of each and every cell of the body is an impossible task. That is why, there is no cure for albinism yet but hopefully in the near future, scientists may be able to control the genetic make-up of an individual.
Is the disease leucoderma hereditary?
no albinism is a hereditary.
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.
Do animals get Albinism the same way you do?
Yes, its nothing but a genetic mutation.
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.
What gene causes albinism?
Ocular albinism (OA1) is caused by a genetic defect on chromosome 11 of the GPR143 gene. Oculocutaneous albinism type 2 (OCA2 or P gene albinism) results from a genetic defect on chromosome 15 in the P protein that helps the tyrosinase enzyme to function. Oculocutaneous albinism type 3 (OCA3) is rarely described and results from a genetic defect on chromosome 9 in TYRP1, a protein related to tyrosinase. Oculocutaneous albinism type 4 (OCA4) results from a genetic defect in chromosome 5 at position 13.3, in the SLC45A2 protein that helps the tyrosinase enzyme to function.
