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Albinism is a hereditary disorder characterized by defects in melanin production which results in little or no pigmentation in the skin, hair, and eyes. There is no cure for albinism, but it can be managed, especially with special care for the skin and eyes.

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Albinism / Hypopigmentation / Albinos

Albinism results in the partial or complete absence of pigment (color) in the skin, hair, and eyes. Commonly the individuals with the condition are called Albinos. Albino individuals suffer from an inherited disorder of melanin production...Read More

Posted on : Tuesday, January 26, 2010 12:00 AM
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Haylee
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Why is Albinism so bad. I used to have a neighbor that looked Albino but she moved to Austrailla
Replied on Sunday, November 9, 2008 12:00 AM

Allie
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I am albino. I'm cool. :)
Replied on Sunday, December 7, 2008 12:00 AM

Guest
yer gayi am majestictacos are yummmy in mi tummy
Replied on Friday, February 6, 2009 12:00 AM

joekell
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you think that you albinos can cut Dr. Grant out of your life well ha im back.( by the awy thats Dr. Grant M.D.)
Replied on Tuesday, January 13, 2009 12:00 AM

reese87
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My daughter has albinism and I am trying to figure out what type she has. She has white hair, no pigment in the retina of both eyes. Her skin is very white and her eyes are blue, and on one eye she has a brown spot in the iris.
Replied on Sunday, June 14, 2009 12:00 AM

Guest
I think you can get a test for it actually. I don't think you can really tell by the way your she looks or anything.
Replied on Friday, October 9, 2009 12:00 AM

Guest
It's definitely not OCA3 or Brown OCA. If your caucasian its probably OCA 1 [oculocutaneous albinism type 1] and if you black its probably OCA 2
Replied on Friday, March 12, 2010 12:00 AM

Desired1
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My son has albinism, the same as your daughter.. He actually had laser eye surgery in high school and is able to drive...I can't tell you how blessed i'am with him..he is in graduate school...never give up...if you have any questions email me at geegee123@hotmail.com...my name is Grace
Replied on Monday, November 7, 2011 7:14 PM

jmama
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omg my son has albinism to find out your son can drive gave me hope for my son thank you
Replied on Thursday, December 1, 2011 4:43 PM

leahm
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my son is 6yrs of age n has albinism too,I just asked his ophtalmologist about the eye surgery n he told me nothing can be done to improve his eyesight, Im glad to hear that your daughter can drive too cause i was very sad when i was told he would be unable to drive in future, my question is : when can I have the eye surgery done and where?
Replied on Friday, March 23, 2012 2:23 PM
Hello guys, It seems the number of people with albinism are scattered all around the world, we become unique creatures. I was born in Jakarta , but now live in Bali, Indonesia ( South East Asia) I am myself a person with albinism. just wonder how many there are in Indonesia and around the world. I am interested in taking part in the survey and finding out the number of people with albinism and pray for them too. Because I realize people with albinism have an additional challenge in life compared to normal people.
Replied on Tuesday, January 26, 2010 12:00 AM

gizzie
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im a albino n would love to find out how many of us there are and where it all started to
Replied on Wednesday, November 23, 2011 5:58 PM
 




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