Skin Problems
One of the most serious complications associated with albinism is the risk of sunburn and skin cancer.While most people with albinism are fair in complexion, skin or hair color is not diagnostic of albinism. The dark pigment - melanin - helps protect the skin from the sun's ultraviolet radiation. People with albinism lack this pigment; their skin can burn more easily from overexposure. They need to take precautions to avoid damage to the skin caused by the sun; this means applying sunscreen lotions, and wearing hats and sun-protective clothing.People with many types of albinism need to take precautions to avoid damage to the skin caused by the sun such as wearing sunscreen lotions, hats and sun-protective clothing.