Albinism can be defined as a rare group of genetic disorders that causes the skin, hair, or eyes to have little or no color. It also occurs when a person produces little or no melanin in their skin and is usually associated with vision problems. The prevalence rate of albinism in Nigeria is ranked amongst the highest in the world, with...
If your child has Albinism, do not be scared. Albinism is a group of inherited conditions that cause insufficient production of melanin (dark pigment) in the hair, skin, and eyes. The lack of melanin in the body causes increased vulnerability towards damage from sunlight. While ocular albinism only affects the eyes, oculocutaneous albinism affects the skin, hair, and eyes. Usually...