Albinism
Pigmentation means coloring. Skin pigmentation disorders affect the color of your skin. Your skin gets its color from a pigment called melanin. Special cells in the skin make melanin. When these cells become damaged or unhealthy, it affects melanin production. Some pigmentation disorders affect just patches of skin. Others affect your entire body. If your body makes too much melanin, your skin gets darker. Pregnancy, Addison's disease, and sun exposure all can make your skin darker. If your body makes too little melanin, your skin gets lighter. Vitiligo is a condition that causes patches of light skin. Albinism is a genetic condition affecting a person's skin. A person with albinism may have no color, lighter than normal skin color, or patchy missing skin color. Infections, blisters and burns can also cause lighter skin.
Disease Alternative Name
D is the correct answer
9 Views
, 4 Likes
, 11 Answers
3 Views
, 1 Like
, 11 Answers
6 Views
, 10 Answers
2 Views
, 8 Answers
2 Views
, 1 Like
, 8 Answers
2 Views
, 2 Likes
, 7 Answers
467 Views
, 2 Likes
, 7 Answers
Chediak- Higashi syndrome. It is an Autosomal recessive condition resulting in defective fusion of phagosomes and lysosomes in phagocytes. This results In recurrent infections. Patient also presents with Albinism and giant granules in smear...
409 Views
, 2 Likes
, 7 Answers
Recent Cases of Albinism
Browse recently discussed Albinism cases by specialists97 Views
, 2 Likes
, 1 Answer
51 Views
, 2 Likes
, 5 Answers
Top Cases of Albinism
Selected by editors, top cases are known for unique problem or best solutionTop Albinism Doctors on Curofy
Top doctors who continously share their opinions on AlbinismFlorence Hospital
Sr Consultant Ophthalmologist
POSTED MORE THAN 1600 OPHTHALMIC ARTICLES TILL DATE
Dr KUTE HOSPITAL
Dr KUTE HOSPITAL
Govt. Medical College Miraj
D M &S
Self Employed. Now Doing My Practice
Pediatric Consultant
MKCG MCH
MBBS and MD (pediatrics)
Prendas Jalaram and Vallabha Harya and Org Acneilson Marg
Psyhologist
Baroda Medical Collage
Md path
Sangrur
Distt.Immunization Officer
Guru Gobind Singh Govt. Medical College, Faridkot
MBBS,DCH
Trending Cases
Pharma standards body Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission (IPC) has issued an alert over some commonly used medicines as they trigger adverse reactions. Commonly-used painkiller "Nimesulide" & antibiotic "Cefuroxime" can lead to serious skin disorders. In your practice and observation, have you noticed any such adverse reactions in patients in recent times?
Doc Insights2 Likes16 Answers- Login to View the image
Epididymal cysts are fluid filled sacs that develop in the Epididymis. They occur for a number of reasons but are always benign and generally cause mild discomfort only. Dr. Vivek Jha is sharing a clinical case of "Epididymal cyst" managed with surgical expertise by him. Share your views on the case & learn new things.
Expert Insights4 Likes7 Answers - Login to View the image
F.34yrs. Spot diagnosis please. No h/o Injury.
Dr. Syam Sundar Patro0 Like4 Answers - Login to View the image
Pneumothorax is air around or outside the lung. It may result from chest trauma, excess pressure on the lungs or a lung disease, such as COPD, cystic fibrosis, TB, Asthma etc. Correct interpretation of chest X-ray in this clinical setting & knowledge of when to request more complex imaging techniques are essential. In this learning series, we discuss the role of the chest X-Ray in the assessment of pneumothorax along with the value of CT scan. Learn & update your basic radiological approach for “Pneumothorax” & interpretation knowledge & patient care approach with this post.
Radiology Essential0 Like3 Answers - Login to View the image
Dear doctor friends, Kindly suggest Rx. Female /55 years Diabetic Suffering from GANGRENE RIGHT FOOT *Chief Complaints* Swelling over right foot Bleeding from wound No pus Wound Not getting good *History* Diabetic type 2 *Vitals* PPS 180 BP 120/84 *Physical Examination* Deep bleeding wound but no pus *Investigations* The sonography report is attached *Diagnosis* Gangrene right feet, skin so thickened *Management* Regular dressing, controlled blood sugar, strictly following diet control
Chetna Vora1 Like3 Answers
21 Views
, 1 Like
, 14 Answers