{"id":239586,"date":"2023-01-10T09:55:25","date_gmt":"2023-01-10T09:55:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/optimists.in\/health-hub\/?p=239586"},"modified":"2024-11-30T11:45:03","modified_gmt":"2024-11-30T11:45:03","slug":"albinism","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/optimists.in\/health-hub\/albinism\/","title":{"rendered":"Albinism | Signs Causes Types | Optimists Wellness India"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"bsf_rt_marker\"><\/div><p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.11.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.11.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;1px||4px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.11.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.11.2&#8243; 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_module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px|||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.11.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_divider _builder_version=&#8221;4.11.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||-1px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.11.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;Inter||||||||&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||-3px|||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;6px|||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>Albinism<\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.11.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||-12px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.11.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;Inter||||||||&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;Inter||||||||&#8221; header_3_font=&#8221;Inter||||||||&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||-12px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<span style=\"color: #333333;\">Individuals with albinism have a decrease in the production of melanin or no melanin. People with albinism often have pale skin and white or light blonde hair. The actual color depends on how much melanin the body produces. Very pale skin that burns quickly in the sun and does not typically tan are normal aspect of albinism.<\/span><span style=\"color: #333333;\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Symptoms<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Signs of albinism involve skin, hair, eye color, and vision.<\/span><span style=\"color: #333333;\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong>Skin and hair<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Albinism results in white hair and light-colored skin compared with siblings. Skin pigmentation and hair color can vary from white to brown.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong>To exposure to the sun, some may develop:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Sunburn and the inability to tan<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Freckles<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Moles, with or without pigment <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Large freckle-like spots (lentigines)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\">For some people, skin pigmentation never changes.<\/span>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.11.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.11.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.11.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.11.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;Inter||||||||&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;Inter||||||||&#8221; header_3_font=&#8221;Inter||||||||&#8221; min_height=&#8221;370px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong>Vision<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Poor eyesight \u2013 either long-sightedness or short-sightedness, and low vision<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Astigmatism \u2013 where the cornea is not perfectly curved or abnormally shaped, causing blurred vision<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Photophobia \u2013 eyes are sensitive to light<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Squint \u2013 the eyes point in different directions<\/span>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Causes<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Melanocyte cells are responsible for melanin production.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Mutation in one of these cells causes albinism. Different types of albinism can emerge, based mainly on which gene mutation caused the disorder. The mutation may result in no melanin or a significantly reduced amount.<\/span>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.11.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/optimists.in\/health-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/albinism-optimists-healthcare-fitness-wellness.webp&#8221; alt=&#8221;Albinism&#8221; title_text=&#8221;albinism-optimists-healthcare-fitness-wellness&#8221; force_fullwidth=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.11.2&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.11.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.11.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;|auto|-16px|auto||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px|||0px||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.11.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.11.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;Inter||||||||&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;Inter||||||||&#8221; header_3_font=&#8221;Inter||||||||&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Types<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\">How the genes are inherited and affected classifies the type of albinism.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Oculocutaneous albinism (OCA) is the common type of albinism, causing decreased pigment in the skin, hair, and eyes, leading to vision problems<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Ocular albinism &#8211; specified to the eyes, provokes vision problems. Ocular albinism occurs almost exclusively in males<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Albinism to rare hereditary syndromes<\/span>\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Complications<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Albinism can enclose skin, eye complications, and social and emotional challenges.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong>Eye complications<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Difficulties with vision can affect learning, employment, and driving ability.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong>Skin complications<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\">People with albinism possess skin sensitivity to sun exposure; sunburn is one of the most severe complications because it raises the risk of skin cancer and sun damage relating to the thickening of the skin.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong>Social and emotional challenges<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Some with albinism may experience discrimination. Other people&#8217;s reactions to those with albinism can often hurt people with the condition.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\">For personalized advice and support tailored to your health needs, consider our <u><a href=\"https:\/\/optimists.in\/online-doctor-consultation\/\" style=\"color: #333333;\">free doctor consultation<\/a><\/u> service, where you can connect with experienced professionals ready to assist you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.11.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; min_height=&#8221;43.6px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;19px|||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Reviewed by &#8211;<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/optimists.in\/health-hub\/dr-priyanka-shekhar-mbbs-md-microbiology\/\" style=\"color: #333333; text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Dr. Priyanka,<\/strong> MBBS MD\u00a0<\/a><\/span><\/span><br \/><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Page last reviewed: 04 October 2022<\/span><\/p>\n<p><quillbot-extension-portal><\/quillbot-extension-portal><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Albinism affects melanin production, responsible for skin, hair, and eye colors. 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