Albinism affects people of all races, but for people of color, a lack of pigment can leave them struggling to fit in.

New memoir explores race, gender and albinism In "Fairest," journalist Meredith Talusan recounts immigrating from the Philippines to the U.S. and gender transition. Author Meredith Talusan.

Albinism affects people from all races, and approximately one in 17,000 people are born with the genetic condition which reduces the amount of pigment in the skin hair and eyes.

As we mark International Albinism Awareness Day on June 13, it’s worth reflecting on these terrible – and sometimes lethal – myths, superstitions and stereotypes (as well as many others ...

Ocular albinism can make eyes look different and act differently. WebMD tells you about causes, symptoms, and living with this rare eye disorder.

Albinism is a rare genetic condition that causes the lack of pigment in skin, hair, and eyes, sometimes accompanied by visual impairment. Different types of albinism are caused by various gene ...

In Tanzania, people with albinism are believed to be "haunted beings." — -- Baraka and Mwigulu are bunkmates, living in hiding in Tanzania, where they are hunted simply because of how they ...

Albinism is a condition wherein the human body does not produce enough of the pigment ... It is seen most often in Puerto Rico and may be caused by a genetic defect in any one of 8 different genes.

Wilde goes on to explain that one variation of the disorder called oculocutaneous albinism, which affects eyes, skin, and hair, has four different types with varying degrees of melanin impact. It ...

When Adiaratou Iglesias crossed the finish line at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games, she did not know she had bagged a gold in the women's 100-metre T13 race until she was told.

Things were different in the United States. Meredith Talusan explained to her distressed grandmother over the phone that while it was acceptable for men to wear women's clothing and makeup in the ...

Based on the specific gene that causes the albinism, there are many different classifications of oculocutaneous albinism, such as: OCA 1A – Completely absent tyrosinase activity.