Albinism is also known as hypopigmentation, described as a disorder that results from the complete absence of the melanin pigment which gives our skin, eyes and hair asides that they are regular humans just like you.
The rate of Albinism in Africa is about 1 to 5000 people, while in Europe it is at an estimated 1 to 20,000.
Today the 13th of June, every year is marked as International Albinism Awareness Day to reduce assaults and draw awareness against abuse for Albinos.
Albinos, people living with Albinism, are more susceptible to skin cancers which could result from unprotected sun exposure because they synthesize vitamin D five times faster than others with regular skin pigmentation.
Both male and female children can equally be affected by albinism.
Most Albinos usually have varying levels of vision deficiency due to the lack of melanin pigmentation.
There are several different classifications of albinos based on pigmentation including erythrism, xanthochromism, vitiligo and several others
Here’s an Extra one for you curious cat… animals also experience albinism!
