who found albinism and where did it come from?

Answer 1

The oldest human anomaly on record is that of albinism.
No one found it , it has been there since humanity , its a genetic disease.

The modern word was coined by a 17th century historian named Balthazar Telez. He coined the term "albino".
While the most common term for an individual affected by albinism is "albino", some prefer "person with albinism", because "albino" is sometimes used in a derogatory way

source:http://www.zebracorn.com/history.htm


Albinism is an inherited condition that is present at birth.
Albinism has been found in everything that breathes including every type of fish, amphibian, reptile, bird, mammal, and plant.


further reading(wikipedia):
There are many alterations of genes which are proven to be associated with albinism. All alterations, however, lead to an alteration of the melanin (pigment/coloring) production in the body. Melanin helps protect the skin from ultraviolet light coming from the sun (see human skin color for more information). Organisms with albinism lack this protective pigment in their skin, and can burn easily from exposure to the sun as a result. ...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Albinism

Answer 2

Once upon a time there was a Black boy who was frustrated with the way he was being treated. He cursed God or fate for being born Black. For this act of impiety and anger, God punished him by changing him to white, even his hairs. Ever since, once in a while there is an albino born to remind everyone that it is better to accept your fate with humility than to rail against the heavens.

There is a genetic explanation, but I don't know it. I think the above one is more colourful, don't you?

I was born one of a kind, and ever since I have struggled with being different. Perhaps there is a purpose for albinism to remind all of us.

Answer 3

I don't know.
But this gentleman is incredible!
http://www.ordinarywords.com