Albinism Europe is an organization run by Albinos that seeks to dispel the myths surrounding albinism. It also provides a forum for those afflicted with the condition to unite for more support.
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Shaun Ross is an American, actor and dancer who became the first albino international model. He is an anti-bullying activist and has also done fashion assignments for major brands worldwide.
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Yulffi is another worldwide figure afflicted with albinism. The most common form of albinism is Oculocutaneous albinism that gives the appearance of totally white hair that lasts lifelong from birth. There is another milder form of albinism in which the person’s skin begins to darken as they age.
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This is how albinism affects people around the world. In Kenya, Albinos are hunted down by witchdoctors funded by rich politicians in the region. It is believed that albinism can also bring good luck. As a result, several children are reported hunted and even killed because of such widespread myths in Africa.
The Main skin cell that causes albinism is the melanocyte that gives skin its color and appearance. In albinism, the cell undergoes genetic mutations that then obstruct the process of skin pigmentation and the skins ability to distribute keratinocytes. There is no treatment for albinism and people afflicted with it have to take lifestyle precautions such as skin treatments, supplementation and keeping out of the sun at all times.
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