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Bookmark or Share- Xeroderma pigmentosumXeroderma pigmentosum is an autosomally recessive inherited disease, which means that a faulty xeroderma pigmentosum gene comes from each parent. Carriers of the xeroderma pigmentosum trait have one xeroderma pigmentosum gene and one normal gene and do not show signs or symptoms of the disease.
- Xeroderma pigmentosum - WikipediaXeroderma pigmentosum (XP) is a genetic disorder in which there is a decreased ability to repair DNA damage such as that caused by ultraviolet (UV) light. [1] Symptoms may include a severe sunburn after only a few minutes in the sun, freckling in sun-exposed areas, dry skin and changes in skin pigmentation. [ 1 ]
- Xeroderma Pigmentosum (XP): Symptoms, Causes & Treatment - Cleveland ClinicXeroderma pigmentosum (XP) is a rare genetic disorder. It causes hypersensitivity to ultraviolet (UV) light, eye problems and neurological symptoms. XP occurs because of a gene change (mutation) you inherit from your parents.
- Xeroderma pigmentosum: Rare disease causes an extreme sensitivity to ...People who have an extreme sensitivity to sunlight are born with a rare disease known as xeroderma pigmentosum (XP). They must take extreme measures to protect their skin from ultraviolet (UV) light. Anything that emits UV light, including the sun and some lightbulbs, can damage their skin.
- Xeroderma pigmentosum - MedlinePlusXeroderma pigmentosum, commonly known as XP, is an inherited condition characterized by an extreme sensitivity to ultraviolet radiation (UVR), which is present in sunlight and may also be found in some types of artificial lighting. This condition mostly affects the eyes and areas of skin exposed to the sun.
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