What is the difference between leucoderma and albinism?

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Leucoderma
Albinism

Generally considered to be an autoimmune disease (immune system attacks own cells).

It is a genetic disorder.

Skin pigmentation is lost from larger or smaller patches at various regions of the body.

Skin loses pigmentation completely all over the body.

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Leucoderma	Albinism
Generally considered to be an autoimmune disease (immune system attacks own cells).	It is a genetic disorder.
Skin pigmentation is lost from larger or smaller patches at various regions of the body.	Skin loses pigmentation completely all over the body.