Which symptom is commonly associated with albinism?

• A. Hyperpigmentation
• B. Erythema
• C. Hypopigmentation
• D. Telangiectasia

Answer: (C)

Albinism involves little to no melanin production in the skin, hair, and eyes. Because melanin gives color, the most noticeable feature is hypopigmentation—very light skin and hair with pale or light-colored eyes. This results from defects in the melanin synthesis pathway, often involving enzymes like tyrosinase. Other options describe redness (erythema), increased pigment (hyperpigmentation), or visible blood vessels (telangiectasia), which are not characteristic of albinism. So the symptom commonly associated is hypopigmentation.