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@EnderWin Generally no, since it's a system-wide defect in one of the components of melanin; there are seven or eight different genetic hiccups that can cause oculocutaneous albinism (what most people think of when they hear "albino")) to varying degrees. There's also a related disorder, ocular albinism that affects only the pigments in the eyes (and not skin, hair, etc.).
In both cases, the most common side effects tend to be with vision, so IRL Francesca would probably not only be wearing sunglasses outside but likely need glasses.
There are other conditions that cause lack of pigment in just parts of the body, such as piebaldism (causing white patches of hair) and vitiligo (pale patches of skins, typically on the arms or legs).
In both cases, the most common side effects tend to be with vision, so IRL Francesca would probably not only be wearing sunglasses outside but likely need glasses.
There are other conditions that cause lack of pigment in just parts of the body, such as piebaldism (causing white patches of hair) and vitiligo (pale patches of skins, typically on the arms or legs).