NEET PG DENTAL EXAM

Detailed explanation-1: -People with albinism have a reduced amount of melanin, or no melanin at all. This can affect their colouring and their eyesight. People with albinism often have white or very light blonde hair, although some have brown or ginger hair. The exact colour depends on how much melanin their body produces.

Detailed explanation-2: -Is albinism genetic? Yes, albinism is passed down (inherited) through families. People are born with albinism when they inherit an albinism gene from their parents. In oculocutaneous albinism, both parents must carry an albinism gene for their child to be born with albinism.

Detailed explanation-3: -The cause of albinism is a defect in one of several genes that produce or distribute melanin, the pigment that gives skin, eyes, and hair their coloring. The defect may result in the absence of melanin production or a reduced amount of melanin production.

Detailed explanation-4: -In the U.S., approximately one in 18, 000 to 20, 000 people has some type of albinism. In other parts of the world, the occurrence can be as high as one in 3, 000. Most children with albinism are born to parents whose hair and eye color are typical for their ethnic backgrounds.