This is a case of albinism, most likely due to decreased tyrosinase activity or decreased tyrosine transport (both are required in synthesis of melanin). Thus, there is a normal number of melanocytes and a decreased amount of melanin.
Vitilligo (characterized by irregular hypopigmented patches) is caused by destruction of melanocytes and thus would have decreased melanocytes.
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This is a case of albinism, most likely due to decreased tyrosinase activity or decreased tyrosine transport (both are required in synthesis of melanin). Thus, there is a normal number of melanocytes and a decreased amount of melanin.
Vitilligo (characterized by irregular hypopigmented patches) is caused by destruction of melanocytes and thus would have decreased melanocytes.
FA2020 p476