Albinism is a condition wherein the skin, eyes, and hair of a person is afflicted by a partial or complete loss of pigmentation. This disorder of melanin production in the skin is inherited and affects people from all races. A person with albinism is often referred to as a an ‘albino’ and while some forms of the condition can be life threatening, most people with albinism can live a normal life. Apart from humans, animals, fish, and birds can also be affected by this condition.
