Hypopigmentation
Albinism is an inherited condition that affects the production of melanin, the pigment that colours the skin, hair and eyes.
In albinism, the lack of the pigment melanin affects the colour of a person's hair, skin and/or eyes.
Albinism is caused by a lack of the pigment melanin, which gives hair, skin and eyes their colour.
In most cases, albinism will be obvious from a baby's characteristics when they are born.
Albinism itself does not need to be treated, but the associated skin and eye problems often do.