Albinism by MARYN BERG https://padlet.com/87379/tv734r5timxn en-us 2015-03-02 16:08:08 UTC 2025-12-20 20:22:52 UTC hello@padlet.com Disorder Specialist - What is Albinism? 95441 https://padlet.com/87379/tv734r5timxn/wish/51890678

Albinism is the defect of melanin production that results in little or

no color (pigment) at all in the eyes,skin, and hair.

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Some alternative names include Oclulocutaneous Albinism, Ocular Albinism, and Hermansky-Pudlack Syndrome.

]]> 2015-03-03 16:24:24 UTC https://padlet.com/87379/tv734r5timxn/wish/51891071 Disorder Specialist- Symptoms   95441 https://padlet.com/87379/tv734r5timxn/wish/51891401 - Absences of hair color in hair, skin, and iris of the eye

- Lighter than normal skin and hair

- Patchy, missing skin color

]]> 2015-03-03 16:25:53 UTC https://padlet.com/87379/tv734r5timxn/wish/51891401 Disorder Specialist- Possible treatments 87379 https://padlet.com/87379/tv734r5timxn/wish/51891667 Treatment depends on the severity of the disorder

Treatment involves protecting the skin and eyes from the sun.

-Reduce sunburn risk by avoiding the sun, using sunscreen, and covering up completely with clothing when exposed to the sun

-Sunscreen should have a high sun protection factor (SPF)

-Sunglasses (UV protected) may relieve light sensitivity

Glasses are often prescribed to correct vision problems and eye position. Eye muscle surgery is sometimes recommended to correct abnormal eye movements

]]> 2015-03-03 16:27:12 UTC https://padlet.com/87379/tv734r5timxn/wish/51891667 Disorder Specialist- Life expectancy 87379 https://padlet.com/87379/tv734r5timxn/wish/51892379 Albinism is a lifelong condition, but it doesn't get worse over time

People with albinism can live a normal life span, but, some forms of albinism can be life threatening. Typically, people in tropical countries who do not use skin protection may develop life threatening skin cancers.

]]> 2015-03-03 16:31:00 UTC https://padlet.com/87379/tv734r5timxn/wish/51892379 Disorder Specialists- Can Albinism be Detected Prenatally? 95441 https://padlet.com/87379/tv734r5timxn/wish/51892860 Most cases of albinism are diagnosed in newborns. It is difficult to diagnose albinism prenatally, because of all the physical symptoms. However, it is possible for doctors to order a DNA test for albinism mutation.

]]> 2015-03-03 16:33:03 UTC https://padlet.com/87379/tv734r5timxn/wish/51892860 Genetic Counselor- Punnet square 87379 https://padlet.com/87379/tv734r5timxn/wish/51894741 2015-03-03 16:41:15 UTC https://padlet.com/87379/tv734r5timxn/wish/51894741 Genetic Counsler  95441 https://padlet.com/87379/tv734r5timxn/wish/52077381 Albinism is caused by homozygous recessive condition, and is a recessive trait. For each pregnancy there is a 1/4 chance the baby will carry a copy for the gene.

]]> 2015-03-04 16:32:29 UTC https://padlet.com/87379/tv734r5timxn/wish/52077381 95441 https://padlet.com/87379/tv734r5timxn/wish/52078921 2015-03-04 16:40:04 UTC https://padlet.com/87379/tv734r5timxn/wish/52078921 Genetic Counsler 95441 https://padlet.com/87379/tv734r5timxn/wish/52246580 The best things the parents can do for a child that carries the gene is to follow the possible treatments.

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