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Albinism (Skin Symptoms)

Albinism (Skin Symptoms)

Albinism, characterized by light hair (ranging from white to yellowish white) and pale skin, is caused by a lack of melanin.

Image courtesy of Noah S. Scheinfeld, MD, and the Dermatology Online Journal.

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