Hypopigmentation is a chronic condition in which areas of the skin are lighter in color than normal. Causes may include ...

to integrate free and subsidised skin can­cer treatment, early screening, and reg­ular dermatological check-ups for per­sons with albinism in public hospitals. According to Bamishe, the absence ...

Individuals with albinism in Nigeria are advocating fair treatment and an end to longstanding discrimination that has long affected their lives. In an interview with Vanguard, the founder of a non ...

But that changes as soon as they step out when they face prejudices for their extreme fair skin due to Albinism. People address them as 'Suraj-mukhi’ or ‘Angrez’ (British) because of their ...

Albinism, which is caused by a hereditary genetic mutation, is noticeable among mammals because melanin is the only pigment they produce; without it, their hair, skin and eyes will lack color.

In sub-Saharan Africa, an estimated 1 in 4,000 people have albinism. The condition results in a lack of pigmentation in the hair, skin and eyes, causing vulnerability to skin cancer and visual ...