What increases the risk of albinism (congenital skin color and gray hair)?

This disease is a hereditary disease. If your family already has this disease, chances are you will too.

Diagnosis and treatment

The information provided here is not intended to replace medical advice. Always consult your doctor for more information.

How is albinism (congenital skin color and gray hair) confirmed?

Complete tests for albinism include:

• Physical examination

• Identifying color changes

• Examining the eyes (to check for nystagmus, squint and fear of light, and to study brain wave activity when the eyes reflect light)

• Comparing your child’s skin color with that of other family members;

• Genetic testing (to find out if there are genetic disorders associated with congenital skin color and gray hair)

How is albinism (congenital skin color and gray hair) treated?

There is no treatment for this disease. Symptoms and sun damage can only be cured. to carry What to avoid is as follows.

• Avoiding harmful sunlight. Wearing sunglasses to protect eyes and skin from UV rays; long sleeve shirt wearing long pants; Apply sunscreen with at least SPF 30.

• Correct vision problems by wearing appropriate glasses.

• Abnormal eye movements must be corrected surgically.