Emma was born with albinism, a recessive trait he inherited from his dark-skinned parents. His own skin is ivory white, his close-shaven hair pale orange, his eyesight weak. People like him have ...

Albinism is a rare genetic condition that causes a reduction or lack of melanin. Melanin is the pigment that gives your skin, ...

When Xueli was a baby her parents left her on the ground outside an orphanage. In China, albinism is seen by some as a curse. The rare genetic condition causes a lack of pigment which makes Xueli ...

A rare non-contagious and genetically inherited condition, albinism most commonly results in a lack of melanin pigment in the hair, skin and eyes causing vulnerability to sun exposure. The World ...

Referring to the stigma he faces in Somalia because he has albinism, 25 year-old Elmi Bile Mohamed says: "People tell me I am a cannibal and that I will eat their children. They are terrified of me." ...

Like any teenager, Nailineth enjoys spending time with her friends at school. However, her interaction is limited by sunlight because she was born with albinism, a genetic condition characterized by ...