Question

Two Difference between leucoderma and albinism.

Answer 1

Answer:

Leucoderma is metabolic disorder which develops after birth.

Albinism is failure to synthesize melanin. It is by birth.

Answer 2

Both vitiligo and albinism are medical conditions in which the skin has too little of the pigment melanin. Albinism is an inherited condition caused by a genetic mutation. Symptoms of albinism -- having little or no pigment in the skin, hair, and/or eyes -- are usually present at birth. In albinism, pigment cells called melanocytes are present but do not function correctly. In contrast, in vitiligo the melanocytes die for reasons that are not completely clear, possibly due to an immune system malfunction that kills them off. People with vitiligo are usually born with normal pigmentation in their skin and hair, but over time, as the melanocytes die, their skin takes on a patchy appearance as areas of unpigmented skin appear. Some people may also experience whitening of some of their hair. About half of people with vitiligo develop symptoms before age 21, according to the American Academy of Dermatology.

The two conditions are treated differently. In vitiligo, the pigment loss can often be camouflaged with makeup, and repigmentation with light therapy is often an option. But with albinism, because the lack of pigment usually affects the whole body, it is difficult to cover it up. The only way to manage it is to protect the skin and eyes from sunlight. Consult your doctor to learn more about albinism and vitiligo.