Albinism-Description

__**Description of Albinism**__

Albinism is a rare, recessive disorder caused by a genetic mutation on one of your crhomosomes depending on the type of Albinism that can't be detected on a karyotype. This mutation leads to the absencse of an enzyme that creates your melanin, which leads to the absencse of pigments in the eyes, air, and skin. Often causing very pale skin, eye's that look glazed over, and very light hair. Although some Albino's will actully have normal human characteristics. This disease is a form of Hypopigmentation.

__**History of Albinism**__

Ever since Albinism was first seen in a person, many rumors about the disorder have been heard of. Many of them can be found here.Some though are things lie they are born with mystical powers, all albinos are born with red eyes and that aall albino's are born retarded. One that is a little indifferent is that a Albino baby is born from an African American women, and a Caucasion man. This myth was spread from the African American population.

__**Refrences**__

__Hyperpigmentation and Hypopigmentation.__ WebMP. 2013. []

__Social and Emotional Aspects of Albinism.__ June Wauge. 2013. []

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