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nevus, halo, hypopigmentation, oculocutaneous albinism, ocular albinism, albinism, a group of related conditions, the result of altered genes that cause a defect of melanin production, defect results, in the partial, full absence of pigment, skin, hair, eyes, albinism results, the body is unable to produce, distribute pigment, melanin, one of several possible genetic defects, in type 1 albinism defects, in the metabolism of tyrosine lead to failure in converting this amino acid to melanin, due to a genetic defect in tyrosinase, the enzyme responsible, metabolizing tyrosine, type 2 albinism, due to a defect, in the "p" gene, type have slight pigmentation at birth, most severe form of albinism, oculocutaneous albinism, affected appear to have hair, skin, iris color, white, pink, vision defects, inherited via an autosomal recessive process, albinism of just the eyes also occurs, ocular albinism, inherited via either an x-linked, an autosomal recessive process, in this form of albinism, skin color, normal, eye color, in the normal range, examination, the eye, no pigment, in the retina, hermansky-pudlak syndrome, form of albinism that is associated, a bleeding disorder, lung, bowel diseases, albinism has unusual bruising, bleeding, syndrome, complex diseases associated, localized albinism, loss of pigment in only a specific area, waardenberg syndrome, a white forelock, a lock of hair that grows on the forehead, absence of pigment in one, irises, chediak-higashi syndrome, diffuse but not complete depigmentation of skin, tuberous sclerosis, white leaf macule, small localized areas of depigmentation, albinism, absence of pigment, hair, skin, iris of eyes, patchy absence of pigment, skin color, patchy, lighter than normal skin, hair, many forms of albinism have some, rapid eye movements, nystagmus, strabismus, eyes not tracking properly, photophobia, avoidance of light, discomfort, decreased visual acuity, functional blindness, most accurate way, albinism, specific type is genetic testing, only in families, albinism, not useful, the general population, a small blood sample is obtained, affected individual, parents, genetic analysis, the dna code is performed to identify the affected genes, diagnosed, the appearance, the skin, hair, eyes, an ophthalmologist to perform a complete examination of anyone, albinism, a electroretinogram test, brain waves produced by light shined, in the eye, reveal "abnormal wiring", the visual system in ocular forms of albinism, treatment aims to ease symptoms, depends on the extent, the disorder, skin, eyes must be protected, sun, sunglasses, uv protected, relieve photophobia, sunburn risk, reduced by avoiding the sun, by using sunscreens, covering completely, clothing, exposed to sun, sunscreens should have a high spf, sun protection factor, national organization, albinism, hypopigmentation, po box 959, east hampstead, nh 03826-0959, 603-887-2310, 800-473-2310, canada, albinism, international albinism center, cbc, umn, edu/iac, albinism, does not change one's expected lifespan, hermansky-pudlak syndrome, life expectancy shortened, due to lung disease, bleeding problems, albinism limited by intolerance, sun, skin cancer, decreased vision, blindness, have albinism, symptoms photophobia that cause discomfort, skin changes that might be an early sign of skin cancer, large group of inherited conditions genetic counseling is important, genetic counseling, individuals, a family history of albinism, hypopigmentation.