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  1. 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, …

  2. Albinism: Causes, Types, Pictures, Symptoms, and More - Healthline

    Apr 19, 2023 · 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 …

  3. Albinism - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

    Dec 13, 2023 · Symptoms of albinism are usually seen in a person's skin, hair and eye color, but sometimes differences are slight. People with albinism are also sensitive to the effects of the …

  4. Albinism: Types, Symptoms & Causes - Cleveland Clinic

    Albinism is a rare genetic condition that affects the amount of melanin your body produces. People with albinism have extremely pale skin, eyes and hair.

  5. Albinism: What it is, types, symptoms, treatment, and is it genetic

    Nov 10, 2023 · 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 …

  6. Albinism: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention

    Apr 18, 2025 · Albinism affects people from all races worldwide. About 1 in every 17,000 to 20,000 people in the world has it, though its prevalence varies greatly by population and type. [1]

  7. Albinism in Humans: Definition, Symptoms, and Who It Affects

    Jun 17, 2022 · Albinism is a genetic disorder in which there is little to no melanin, or pigment, in the skin, hair, and nails. It can occur in any racial group around the world. People with albinism …

  8. Albinism: Types, Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment and More - Health

    Dec 1, 2023 · 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 …

  9. About albinism. Beyond Race, Ethnicity and Gender - OHCHR

    Albinism is a rare, non-contagious, genetically inherited condition which occurs worldwide regardless of ethnicity or gender. It most commonly results in the lack of melanin pigment in …

  10. Albinism - NHS

    Albinism affects the production of melanin, the pigment that colours skin, hair and eyes. It's a lifelong condition, but it does not get worse over time. People with albinism have a reduced …

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