Pictures of female human albinos

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the request for pictures of female human albinos, exploring the visibility and representation of albinos in media. Participants also touch on the effects of sunlight on individuals with albinism and the characteristics that define true albinos.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory
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Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses a desire to see pictures of female human albinos, recalling a teacher's mention of their beauty.
  • Another participant suggests using the term "albinism" to find relevant images.
  • Some participants report difficulty in finding images specifically of albino females, noting that searches yield more results for albino animals.
  • A participant shares an anecdote about a model who experienced sensitivity to sunlight, leading to skin reactions and potential fainting, raising questions about the effects of sun exposure on albinos.
  • There is a discussion about the characteristics of true albinos, including the absence of pigmentation in the skin and eyes, and the distinction between albinos and individuals with very pale skin.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus on the availability of images or the specific experiences of albinos in sunlight, indicating a mix of personal anecdotes and challenges in finding visual representations.

Contextual Notes

There are limitations in the discussion regarding the definitions of albinism and the variability in individual experiences with sunlight exposure, which are not fully explored.

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I really want to see a picture/pictures of female human albinos...could somebody provide one or two? I think when I was in primary school one of my teachers said she taught one (or more?) and that they were really pretty

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All I get are albino animals, and nothing comes up when I type "albino female human" or something like that
 
Try "albinism"
 
Do some albinos pass out from sunlight? I once knew this model who said she was albino.
When she was in the sun she would get blotches of red on her skin and then slowly begin to pass out.
 
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Do some albinos pass out from sunlight? I once knew this model who said she was albino.
When she was in the sun she would get blotches of red on her skin and then slowly begin to pass out.
Passing out, I don't know, but with no skin pigmentation, they would certainly be very sensitive to sunburn. Of course, some people just have very pale skin coloration but are not albino. A true albino has reddish/pink eyes because they have no pigmentation in their iris either (though you might not be aware of this if they wear colored contacts).
 

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