What is oculocutaneous albinism?
Oculocutaneous albinism is a group of conditions that affect coloring (pigmentation) of the skin, hair, and eyes. It is an inborn error of tyrosine metabolism and is an autosomal recessive hereditary condition.
How do members experience oculocutaneous albinism?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with oculocutaneous albinism*
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Anxious mood
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Nothing reported yet
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Depressed mood
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Nothing reported yet
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Fatigue
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Pain
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Stress
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Nothing reported yet
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
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Who has oculocutaneous albinism on PatientsLikeMe?
Age
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 0 | |
| 30s | 3 | |
| 40s | 0 | |
| 50s | 1 | |
| 60s | 0 | |
| 70+ | 1 |
Distribution of sex
Sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 3 | |
| Female | 2 |
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