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Albinism

Albinism is a congenital disorder characterized in humans by the complete or partial absence of pigment in the skin, hair and eyes. Albinism is associated with a number of vision defects, such as photophobia, nystagmus, and amblyopia. Lack of skin pigmentation makes for more susceptibility to sunburn and skin cancers.

This condition increases the risk of skin cancer.
Most people with albinism have pale skin, eye conditions and are sensitive to the sun. No cure exists, but skin can be protected and eye conditions can be treated.