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GlossaryAlbinism

genetic condition causing lack of melanin, leading to light skin

Albinism is a genetic condition characterized by a lack of melanin, the pigment responsible for coloring the skin, hair, and eyes. This results in very light skin, white or light-colored hair, and vision problems. Albinism can affect people of all ethnic backgrounds and is often associated with increased sensitivity to sunlight and a higher risk of skin cancer.

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research ILDS Newsletter No. 29: Efforts to Improve Lives of Patients with Albinism in Sub-Saharan Africa

January 2013 in “Dermatology”

The ILDS Newsletter reported on efforts to support albinism patients in Tanzania and dermatological conferences.

research Human Skin Color: Origin, Variation, and Significance

22 citations, January 1985 in “Journal of Human Evolution/Journal of human evolution”

Human skin and hair color variation is mainly due to melanin produced by a few genes, with melanin protecting against sun damage.

research Analogs of Human Genetic Skin Disease in Domesticated Animals

3 citations, March 2017 in “International journal of women’s dermatology”

Some domesticated animals have the same genetic skin diseases as humans, which can help doctors understand human genetic mutations.

research Melanocytes: The New Black

93 citations, October 2006 in “The International Journal of Biochemistry & Cell Biology”

Melanocytes are crucial for skin pigmentation and can affect conditions like melanoma, vitiligo, and albinism, as well as hair color and hearing.

research Follicular Red Dots: A Normal Trichoscopy Feature in Patients with Pigmentary Disorders?

14 citations, June 2013 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia”

Follicular red dots may be a normal feature seen in people with less skin pigmentation, not necessarily indicating a scalp disorder.

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