what is albinism?

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Answer 1

Albinism: Albinos inherit a deficiency in a gene which makes pigment. Pigment is protective against sun and other environmental influences it is usually a recessive and therefore the abnormal gene is in both parents with a 25% of albino offspring (higher if the parent is albino themselves). Multiple body systems can be affected including vision. Sun sensitivity is extreme.

Answer 2

See below: It is a congenital disorder that results in little or no pigmentation in the skin.

Answer 3

Congenital condition: This is a congenital condition characterized by the complete or partial absence of pigment in the skin, eyes and hair.

Answer 4

No: Albinism is a genetic pigmentary disorder. The genetic defect that affects enzymes that are involving in pigment (melanin) production or distributive pathways. With this condition, it is absolutely imperative to use sunscreen/block, sunglasses, and sun protective clothing to prevent uv induced damages.

Answer 5

No: Albinism is a genetic disorder that cannot be cured. It's your genes that determine skin color, hair color, eye color, etc. Albinism is a genetic defect in the production of melanin which gives skin, eyes, and hair their color.

Answer 6

No: We have no current cure. The only recommendations are protection of your eyes and skin from the sun.

Answer 7

No but . . .: I'm not aware of any exercise that's "good" for an enlarged prostate. However, any exercise has many benefits over the long haul such as lower risk of heart disease, stroke, diabetes, dementia, death, etc. So regardless of exercise's (lack of) benefit on prostate, don't just sit there, do something! ps recent study suggests aerobic exercise best to lose fat while resistance training good 4 muscle.

Answer 8

No but . . .: I'm not aware of any exercise that's "good" for an enlarged prostate. However, any exercise has many benefits over the long haul such as lower risk of heart disease, stroke, diabetes, dementia, death, etc. So regardless of exercise's (lack of) benefit on prostate, don't just sit there, do something! ps recent study suggests aerobic exercise best to lose fat while resistance training good 4 muscle.

Answer 9

Very much so: There is reasonable evidence to suggest that exercise can help prevent BPH and to a lesser extent evidence to suggest that exercise can reduce obstructive urinary symptoms from BPH. See below for more information: http://www.harvardprostateknowledge.org/exercise-and-benign-prostatic-hyperplasia-bph

Answer 10

No: Oculocutaneous albinism is a genetic defect of the enzyme in our body that produces melanin. There are no cures or treatments for this genetic condition.

Answer 11

Exam and testing: Albinism is a genetic disease of the enzyme that produces melanin. Genetic testing is available for the defective genes and a "hair bulb assay"-testing the hair follicles for the defective enzyme is also available.

Answer 12

Pale eyes: Albinism is an inherited condition in which pigment formation is disturbed. In ocular albinism the eyes mostly are affected producing pale eye color, light sensitivity and lowered vision. Complete albinism causes the skin to be pasty white, the iris to be pink and the hair to be pure white. The vision is always diminished in this form.

Answer 13

Albinism: Many things. Google it and look at Wikipedia on genetics of albinism.

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