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Albinism Presented to you by : Booker and Laurence What is Albinism? • Albinism is a defect of melanin production, the body produces little or no melanin and results in very little to no pigments in hair skin and eyes. Albinism is a recessive gene. Symptoms • Although many cases of albinism are clear to see albinism is a complex disease that sometimes is not as easily detected. • Absence of color in the hair, skin or iris of the eye and or crossed eyes are all symtoms on the disease. Type of Mutation • Albinism is caused by several mutations in a few genes. • In most types of albinism, a person must inherit two copies of a mutated gene one from each parent in order to have albinism. If a person has only one copy, then he or she won't have the disorder. Making Albinism a very rare disorder. Treatments • Sadly for people with Albinism there is no cure. • However there are ways to treat/deal with this disorder. • Some Treatments: – Include involving protecting the skin and eyes from sun because of how sensitive those parts are. – Ways this can be done are completely covering up and wearing a high sun protection factor. Incidences • Albanism is a rare occurance in people and in animals a recent statistic by the federal department of health says: • One person in 17,000 has some type of albinism • There are 10 different types of albinism and five types of ocular albinism. Limitations on Life • Recently the show True Life Had an episode of “I have Albinism” • It was clear to see through these peopls journeys how much more difficult life can be. http://www.mtv.com/videos/true-life-im-an-albino/1654511/playlist.jhtml