Truths about albinism with Oceanne Comtois - a podcast by Heal Thy Skin by DermHealth.Co

Albinism is a condition that affects the production of melanin, the pigment that colours skin, hair and eyes.

1 out of every 17,000 people is living with albinism. Albinism carries with it myths in cultures throughout the world. These run the spectrum from the notion that those with albinism have magical powers to the belief that people with albinism must have red eyes. Their eyes usually are purple or grey which sometimes appears reddish in certain types of light.

Failure to destigmatise albinism, address racial discrimination and accommodate visual impairment, combined with bullying and risks of attacks, often results in a large number of people with albinism in isolation.

To wrap up Heal thy Skin's second season, Marni will be speaking with an exemplary woman- Oceanne Comtois.

Oceanne is a 22-year-old driven and enthusiastic TikTok star who creates lifestyle and educational content centred around her life being visually impaired and living with albinism.

Don't miss this episode as Oceanne shares the facts and myths about albinism.

Learn more about Oceanne Comtois here:

Instagram: @oceannec_

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@oceannec_

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/oceanne-comtois/

Youtube: Coming Soon!

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