Oculocutaneous albinism tyrosinase positive (medical condition)

A rare inherited disorder characterized by reduced pigmentation in the skin, eyes and hair. Type 2 has normal levels of active tyrosinase which is needed for the production of melanin which gives the skin, hair and eyes their color - the fairness is caused by a different genetic mutation (OCA2 gene). See also Oculocutaneous albinism, type 2