Pigment and Genetic Skin

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Pigment and Genetic Skin conditions

AlbinismAlbinism is a genetic disorder characterized by reduced melanin production due to tyrosinase enzyme defects, leading to hypopigmentation and vision issues.Ichthyosis vulgarisIchthyosis vulgaris is a genetic skin disorder causing dry, scaly skin due to impaired keratinization and filaggrin gene mutations, often presenting in early childhood.Melasma (chloasma)Melasma (chloasma) is a hyperpigmentation disorder causing symmetric brown patches on sun-exposed skin, often linked to hormonal changes and UV exposure.VitiligoVitiligo is an autoimmune disorder causing depigmented skin patches due to melanocyte destruction, often linked to other autoimmune diseases.Waardenburg syndromeWaardenburg syndrome is a genetic disorder causing sensorineural hearing loss and pigmentary abnormalities due to mutations affecting neural crest cells.

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