Could This Be The Cause?
The doctors continued to look into the cause of Devina’s white hair, and eventually concluded that it could be because Devina has albinism. Albinism is a congenital disorder that prevents the body from generating melanin – a pigment that determines hair color, eye color, and skin color. While Devina didn’t show all the characteristics commonly associated with albinism, her white hair surely did.
Test Time
In order for doctors to solve the mystery, they tested her blood and melanin levels. Something that health insurance coverage surely covers. Devina’s parents waited anxiously for the results to come in!