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Alternate Name(s): Hypopigmentation; Oculocutaneous albinism; Ocular albinism ... Treatment aims to ease symptoms and depends on the extent of the disorder. The skin and eyes must be protected from the sun. Sunglasses (UV protected) may relieve photophobia. Sunburn risk can be reduced by avoiding the sun, by using sunscreens ...
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There is no cure for albinism. Treatment is aimed to ease the symptoms and it depends on the extent of the disorder. Treatment of the eye conditions consists of visual rehabilitation. Optometrists or ophthalmologists recommend various optical aids.
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Oculocutaneous albinism; Ocular albinism; Hermansky-Pudlak syndrom ... Albinism occurs when one of several genetic defects makes the body unable to produce or distribute melanin, a natural substance that gives color to your ... The goal of treatment is to relieve symptoms. Treatment depends on the severity of the disorder.
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health.nytimes.com/health/guides/disease/albinism/overv...
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About one in every 17,000 people have Albinism. These individuals fail to produce melanin, a photoprotective pigment. ... Skin and Hair Hypopigmentation: Hair and eyelashes may be under pigmented. In ocular albinism, the hair and skin pigmmentation may not be effected.
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www.lowvision.org/albinism.htm
www.lowvision.org/albinism.htm
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Albinism - Treatment, Albinism is a defect of melanin production that results in little or no color (pigment) in the skin, hair, and eyes. ... Oculocutaneous albinism; Ocular albinism; Hermansky-Pudlak syndrome ... The goal of treatment is to relieve symptoms. Treatment depends on the severity of the disorder.
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Treatments for Oculocutaneous albinism, type 3 including drugs, prescription medications, alternative treatments, surgery, and lifestyle changes. ... Albinism: Treatment ; (Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition))
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No treatment is available for hypopigmentation in the skin, the hair, or the eyes. The use of broad-spectrum sunscreens and clothing is recommended to prevent ultraviolet-induced damage to the skin. Visual impairment can be improved by using corrective lenses. ... Chiang PW, Spector E, Tsai AC. Oculocutaneous albinism spectrum.
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emedicine.medscape.com/article/1068184-treatment
emedicine.medscape.com/article/1068184-treatment
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Treatment: Albinism consists of a group of inherited abnormalities of melanin synthesis typically characterized by a congenital reduction or absence of melanin pigment. This condition results from defective production of melanin from tyrosine through a complex pathway ... ... For the treatment of strabismus, ... More on Albinism...
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emedicine.medscape.com/article/1200472-treatment
emedicine.medscape.com/article/1200472-treatment
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There is no treatment per se for albinism. People with albinism are advised to avoid excess sun exposure in order to minimize their risk of skin cancer. Large-print books, high-contrast materials, and computers with large letters can help people with visual impairments.
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www.healthopedia.com/albinism/treatment.html
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