Albinism: epidemiology, genetics, cutaneous characterization, psychosocial factors
Abstract Oculocutaneous albinism is an autosomal recessive disease caused by the complete absence or decrease of melanin biosynthesis in melanocytes. Due to the reduction or absence of melanin, albinos are highly susceptible to the harmful effects of ultraviolet radiation and are at increased risk o...
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| Language: | English |
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Sociedade Brasileira de Dermatologia
2019-12-01
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| Series: | Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia |
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| Online Access: | http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0365-05962019000500503&tlng=en |
