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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 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 Artificial Pigmented Human Skin Created by Muse Cells

6 citations, January 2018 in “Advances in experimental medicine and biology”

Researchers created artificial human skin using special cells, which could help treat skin conditions like albinism and vitiligo.

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 Disorders of Hair Pigmentation

November 2021 in “CRC Press eBooks”

Hair color is determined by melanin and can be affected by genetic conditions like albinism.

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.

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