In simple words: Albinism is an inherited condition where the body doesn't make enough melanin, which gives color to your skin, hair, and eyes. This results in very light skin and hair, and problems with eyesight. People with albinism need to be extra careful in the sun because their skin burns easily.

Albinism is a genetic disorder characterized by little or no production of melanin, the pigment responsible for skin, hair, and eye color.This lack of pigment leads to vision problems and increased sun sensitivity.Various types of albinism exist, ranging in severity and affecting the skin, hair, and eyes differently.Some forms may present with very pale skin and white hair, while others might have slight changes in pigmentation.

Example 1: A newborn infant presents with very pale skin, white hair, and nystagmus. Upon examination, the irises appear translucent. Genetic testing confirms oculocutaneous albinism., A child with light brown skin and hair, and several pink moles, experiences difficulty seeing the board at school. An ophthalmological examination reveals reduced visual acuity and photophobia. The diagnosis is albinism., An adult with a history of albinism presents for a routine skin check.The dermatologist identifies a suspicious pink lesion and biopsies it to rule out skin cancer.

Documentation should include a detailed description of the patient's skin, hair, and eye color, presence of nystagmus or strabismus, results of ophthalmological examinations (including visual acuity, refractive errors, and retinal examination), genetic testing results, family history of albinism, and sun protection practices.