Does albinism affect white people?

Yes, because albinism affects much more than the pigment in the skin. White people aren't albinos. read more

So most people with albinism have very pale skin, hair, and eyes. Albinism can affect people of all races, and there are different kinds of albinism. Some people with a condition called oculocutaneous albinism have extremely pale skin and eyes, and white hair. read more

To support those with albinism, and their families, the National Organization for Albinism and Hypopigmentation was set up to provide a network of resources and information. Epidemiology. Albinism affects people of all ethnic backgrounds; its frequency worldwide is estimated to be approximately one in 17,000. read more