Albinism immunodeficiency

Overview

A medical condition characterized by the association of immune system problems and albinism.

Symptoms

• Immunodeficiency
• Increased susceptibility to infection
• Albinism
• Lack of hair colouring
• Lack of skin colouring
• Lack of iris colouring

Treatment

There is no treatment that can replace the lack of melanin that causes the symptoms of albinism. Doctors can only treat, not cure, the eye problems that often accompany the lack of skin color