International Albinism Awareness Day 2023: After all, why some people appear too white, in this disease the eyes are also at risk

 There are some people around us whose skin color looks quite white or light pink. Sometimes the color of their hair and eyes is also different from the common people. This may be due to a disease called albinism. There are many beliefs about this disease. Often people suffering from this disease have to face discrimination. While scientifically it is not contagious, it is a disease related to genetic disorder. International Albinism Awareness Day is celebrated every year on 13 June to raise awareness about this disease among the people. Albinism or color blindness is a kind of genetic disorder ie hereditary disease. In which there is little or no formation of an element called Melanin in the body of the victim, due to which the color of the victim's skin appears white.

What is albinism

Albinism is a genetic disorder. In this, there is little or no production of a pigment called melanin in the body. The color of a person's skin, hair and eyes depends on the amount of melanin. Along with this, melanin also plays an important role in the development of nerves related to the eyes, so people suffering from albinism may also have vision related problems. This is a genetic problem, which can happen to children through parents. The disease can also start due to the decrease of melanin which gives color to the skin, hair, eyes. In some, this problem starts appearing from birth itself.

Symptoms of Albinism

The symptoms of albinism can be different. Albinism is usually identified by the color of the skin, hair and eyes. People suffering from albinism are sensitive to sun rays, so they are at increased risk of skin cancer. Due to this disease, the color of skin, hair and eyes becomes lighter than other members of the family. Along with this, there is a problem of freckles on the skin due to the sun, moles or moles without pigment or pigment, large freckle-like spots, sunburn, hair color turning brown, yellow, brow and eyelash color yellow or golden. are visible.

Treatment and prevention of albinism

There is currently no cure for albinism. People suffering from this can try some special measures to protect the skin and eyes and increase the vision. A doctor's advice should be taken if there is a change in the color of the skin, hair and eyes. Even if these symptoms are seen in the newborn, it is necessary to consult a doctor.

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