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What To Do For The Colored Spot On The Child S Leg?

I have a son age 2 months he has a white colored sport on his leg differnct from his skin color. I took him to the hospital and the doctor infomed me that it is albinisim. I am so scared, can this be cured or at least the spread protected at this stage? Thank you.
Tue, 27 Oct 2015
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Pediatrician, Pulmonology ,  's  Response
Hi...Skin conditions are best diagnosed only after seeing directly. I suggest you to upload photographs of the same on this website, so that I can guide you scientifically.

But if the diagnosis is already confirmed and by your query I understand that you want to know about the prognosis which mentioning here -
Patients with albinism have a normal lifespan.
An increased risk of skin cancer exists; however, this is curable.
Patients may have children with no complications. Whether or not their children have albinism depends on the genetic makeup of their partner.
Albinism does not cause a delay in development or mental retardation.
Regards - Dr. Sumanth
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What To Do For The Colored Spot On The Child S Leg?

Hi...Skin conditions are best diagnosed only after seeing directly. I suggest you to upload photographs of the same on this website, so that I can guide you scientifically. But if the diagnosis is already confirmed and by your query I understand that you want to know about the prognosis which mentioning here - Patients with albinism have a normal lifespan. An increased risk of skin cancer exists; however, this is curable. Patients may have children with no complications. Whether or not their children have albinism depends on the genetic makeup of their partner. Albinism does not cause a delay in development or mental retardation. Regards - Dr. Sumanth