Albinism is primarily caused by genetic mutations that result in a lack of melanin production in the body. This lack of melanin leads to a loss of color in the hair, skin, and eyes of individuals with albinism. The condition can be inherited if both parents carry the gene for albinism, or it can occur spontaneously due to a new genetic mutation. Exposure to certain environmental factors or chemicals during pregnancy may also play a role in the development of albinism.
