Symptoms of Albinism

Common signs and symptoms of albinism include:

Lack of pigmentation or coloring of the hair and skin
Some cases of albinism also affect the color of the iris in the eye
Paler than normal skin or hair color
Patches of pale skin
Vulnerability to skin cancer
Prone to sunburns
White hair
Some forms of albinism are also associated with symptoms such as crossed eyes, sensitivity to light, rapid eye movements, and other problems with vision
Albinism could also lead to functional blindness
Tendency to bleed excessively
Prone to infections / low immunity
Problems with bowels
Breathing problems
Disorders of the nervous system
Deafness

Causes