Oculocutaneous albinism
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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.
Common symptoms reported by people with oculocutaneous albinism
Treatments taken by people with oculocutaneous albinism
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Compare treatments taken by people with oculocutaneous albinism
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Who has oculocutaneous albinism on PatientsLikeMe?
- 4 patients have this condition
- 0 new patients joined this month
- 2 say oculocutaneous albinism is their primary condition
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 0 | |
| 30s | 2 | |
| 40s | 1 | |
| 50s | 0 | |
| 60s | 0 | |
| 70+ | 0 |
| Age at first symptom | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| 0-19 years | 1 | |
| 20-29 years | 0 | |
| 30-39 years | 0 | |
| 40-49 years | 0 | |
| 50-59 years | 0 | |
| 60-69 years | 0 | |
| 70+ years | 0 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 1 | |
| Female | 2 |
| Diagnosis status | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Diagnosed | 1 | |
| Not Diagnosed | 0 |
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