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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief:  Shadan Mehraban, M.D.[2]

## Overview[edit | edit source]

Albinism is inherited due to genetic mutations. Individuals with positive familial history are at risk of having albinism.

## Risk Factors[edit | edit source]

### Common Risk Factors[edit | edit source]

* Albinism is inherited due to genetic mutations [1]
* Individuals with positive familial history are at risk of having albinism

## References[edit | edit source]

1. ↑ Marçon CR, Maia M (2019). "Albinism: epidemiology, genetics, cutaneous characterization, psychosocial factors". An Bras Dermatol. 94 (5): 503–520. doi:10.1016/j.abd.2019.09.023. PMC 6857599 Check `|pmc=` value (help). PMID 31777350.

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