Mutation of one of the genes involved in the melanin production causes albinism. Symptoms include whitish skin color, sensitive eyes, sensitivity to light, and white colored hair. The condition is ...

This inherited genetic condition affects the body by reducing the production of melanin, the substance that gives color to skin, eyes, and hair. The occurrence of albinism varies around the world.

Skin cancer is becoming an increasingly significant health concern, especially among persons with albinism (PWAs) ...

His own skin is ivory white ... which has an astounding one-in-70 incidence of albinism. Because the condition is common and is often seen as a blessing from God, they face little or no ...

According to her, persons with albinism in Nigeria have long faced significant health challenges, particularly extreme ...

The Albinism Association of Nigeria has ... the plight of some of our members who are battling skin cancer, a devastating disease that continues to ravage our community. Many of our members ...

“This will reduce the risk of skin cancer for thousands of people living with albinism in our country.” Bwalya said with approximately 30 000 people living with albinism in Zambia, this ...

In a country where fairness creams are advertised and dark skin is shunned, being this pale-skinned opens you up to prejudice and discrimination in society. The disease of Albinism affects one in ...

has raised concerns over an escalating health crisis facing Persons With Albinism (PWAs) across the country. The association revealed that three members of the community have died from skin cancer ...

This is the story of five children who have albinism, an inherited condition that causes to them to have very light skin, ...

Albinism, a genetic condition characterised by a lack of melanin, results in minimal protection from harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays, making these individuals more susceptible to developing skin cancer.