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  1. Xeroderma pigmentosum - Wikipedia

    Xeroderma 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 …

  2. Xeroderma Pigmentosum (XP): Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

    Aug 31, 2022 · Xeroderma pigmentosum (XP) is a rare genetic disorder that causes hypersensitivity to ultraviolet (UV) light. Symptoms usually affect the parts of your body that …

  3. Xeroderma pigmentosum: MedlinePlus Genetics

    Xeroderma 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 …

  4. Xeroderma pigmentosum: Rare disease causes an extreme …

    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 …

  5. Xeroderma Pigmentosum - Symptoms, Causes, Treatment | NORD

    Feb 7, 2025 · Xeroderma pigmentosum (XP) is a rare inherited multisystem disorder characterized by a heightened sensitivity to the DNA damaging effects of ultraviolet radiation …

  6. Xeroderma Pigmentosum - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf

    Jul 4, 2023 · Xeroderma pigmentosum is a rare autosomal recessive genodermatosis that results due to mutations in nucleotide excision repair. The condition is characterized by severe …

  7. Xeroderma pigmentosum - Orphanet

    Xeroderma pigmentosum (XP) is a rare genodermatosis characterized by extreme sensitivity to ultraviolet (UV)-induced changes in the skin and eyes, and multiple skin cancers.

  8. Xeroderma Pigmentosum - MD Searchlight

    Xeroderma pigmentosum (XP) is a very rare genetic skin disease caused by defects in the process by which damaged DNA is repaired. This disease is known for causing extreme …

  9. Xeroderma pigmentosum

    Xeroderma pigmentosum (XP) is a very rare skin disorder where a person is highly sensitive to sunlight, has premature skin ageing and is prone to developing skin cancers.

  10. Xeroderma pigmentosum - UpToDate

    Apr 17, 2025 · Xeroderma pigmentosum (XP) is a rare, autosomal recessive disorder caused by defective nucleotide excision repair (NER), most notably of ultraviolet (UV)-induced …