International Albinism Awareness Day is celebrated annually on June 13. Their goal is to raise awareness about albinism, a rare genetic condition that lacks pigmentation in the skin, hair and eyes.
June 13 marks International Albinism Awareness Day. This day is dedicated to raising awareness about albinism, a rare genetically inherited condition that causes lack of pigmentation in the skin, hair and eyes. This year, the main goal is to make collective progress in promoting awareness, understanding and support for people living with albinism.
Let’s understand what albinism is, its causes, symptoms and treatment to be more aware.
What is albinism?
Albinism is a hereditary disorder present from birth. It occurs when there is a defect in one of several genes responsible for producing or altering melanin, the pigment that gives color to the skin, eyes and hair. Most people with albinism have parents who only carry the gene and have no symptoms of the condition. However, some types, such as ocular albinism, can occur when one biological parent passes the gene to a male assigned to the child at birth.
In some countries, most people with albinism succumb to skin cancer between the ages of 30 and 40 due to lack of access to adequate medical care and sun protection resources.
Symptoms of albinism
People with albinism will have the following symptoms:
- Absence of color in the skin, hair or eyes.
- Lighter than normal coloring of the skin, hair, or eyes.
- Patches of skin that have an absence of color.
- Vision problems that are common due to abnormal development of the retina and optic nerve.
Albinism treatment
Well, there is no cure for albinism. But natural treatment can help relieve symptoms and damage:
Treatment may include:
according to health line, It is necessary to wear sunglasses to protect your eyes from the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays. Also, prefer protective clothing and sunscreen to protect your skin from UV rays. Use glasses to correct vision problems.
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