Patient's question:
Since the child was born, the hair, eyebrows, and eyelashes are yellowish in color, the black eyes are blue, and the skin is also very pale. There is concern about albinism. How can I have a thorough examination at the hospital?Doctor's answer:
Albinism is a hereditary skin condition caused by a lack or loss of function of tyrosinase, leading to a deficiency or impaired production of melanin in the skin and its appendages. Albinism not only causes eye damage but also increases the risk of skin cancer. Additionally, because albinism affects a person's appearance, it can cause severe physical and psychological harm to the individual. It is indeed possible that the child may have albinism, and a chromosomal examination can be performed at the hospital for a definitive diagnosis.