The treatment for albinism is based on prenatal examination

Many people with albinism are born with the disease. Because it is closely related to reasons such as consanguineous marriage, it often occurs in economically backward and remote areas. Albinism has obvious appearance and is therefore prone to discrimination. But unfortunately, there is currently no cure.

They are born with pure white or pink spots, are prone to dermatitis after sun exposure, and their hair turns white or light yellow; their irises are pink, their pupils are red, and they are photophobic. Histopathology showed clear cells in the basal layer, which were normal in number and appearance. Silver staining demonstrated a lack of melanin in the epidermis.

The diagnosis of albinism mainly relies on doctors' judgment of the patient's eye symptoms and physical signs, among which the diagnostic classification of different types of albinism is very important. Genetic diagnosis is currently the most reliable method for differential diagnosis and prenatal diagnosis.

Currently, drug treatment is ineffective, and only physical methods can be used to minimize the damage of ultraviolet radiation to the eyes and skin. You can also use photosensitive drugs, hormones and other treatments to reduce or even eliminate the white spots. In addition, attention should also be paid to the psychological issues of people with albinism. Apart from symptomatic treatment, there is currently no cure for albinism, and prevention should be the main approach. Genetic counseling should be used to prohibit marriage between close relatives, and prenatal genetic diagnosis can also prevent the birth of children with this disease.

However, it can be relieved by physical methods, such as shading, to reduce the patient's discomfort. The white spots can also be weakened or even disappear through the use of photosensitive drugs, hormones, etc. The diagnosis of albinism is based primarily on ocular symptoms and signs. Differential diagnosis of various subtypes is critical. Tyrosinase activity determination is helpful for its classification diagnosis. Genetic diagnosis is currently the most reliable method for differential diagnosis and prenatal diagnosis. Genetic diagnosis of some albinism subtypes is difficult because their pathogenic mechanisms are not yet elucidated.

Dietary considerations:

1. Eat high-protein and nutritious foods; 2. Eat foods rich in vitamins and minerals; 3. Eat high-calorie and easily digestible foods.

[Dietary taboos] 1. Avoid eating greasy and difficult to digest food; 2. Avoid eating fried, smoked, grilled, raw, cold, and spicy food; 3. Avoid eating high-salt and high-fat food.

[Foods to eat] Chicken liver, pine nuts, goose meat, black sesame, Polygonum multiflorum

[Foods to avoid] Chili peppers (red, pointed, dry), red peppers, white lentils, mung beans, almonds