Is it possible for an albino to only have lack of pigment in the hair and eyes, therefore resulting in them having normal / slightly pale skin?
2006-07-31 02:24:22 · 4 answers · asked by The-Stuff-of-Legend 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
To the reply above me. No albinism cannot be complete are partial, either you have albinism or not. Ocular albinism does occur, mainly in males, but this is also a type of complete albinism, which resutls in lack of complete pigment in the eyes, but normal pigmentation in the skin/hair.
2006-08-06 20:57:22 · answer #1 · answered by gipro2003 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Encyclopedia Index A. Albinism. Definition. Albinism is an inherited condition present at birth, characterized by a lack of pigment that normally gives color to the skin, hair, and eyes. ... hair, and eyes. Many types of albinism exist, all of which involve lack of pigment in varying degrees ... In most types of albinism, a recessive trait, the child inherits flawed
2006-07-31 09:37:24 · answer #2 · answered by Pey 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Albinism can be complete or partial.
2006-07-31 13:45:24 · answer #3 · answered by yakkydoc 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is a great web site for all your medical questions
http://www.webmd.com/hw/health_guide_atoz/nord42.asp
2006-07-31 09:45:22 · answer #4 · answered by sweetcountrychick 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋