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Xeroderma Pigmentosum
Xeroderma Pigmentosum
Xeroderma Pigmentosum
Xeroderma Pigmentosum
Xeroderma Pigmentosum

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Xeroderma Pigmentosum Defined

A genetic disorder in which the skin is extremely sensitive to sunlight, causing it to age prematurely and leaving the individual particularly susceptible to skin cancer

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  • DNA repair-deficie ncy disorder: Xeroderma pigmentosa, or XP, is an autosomal recessive genetic disorder of DNA repair in which the ability to repair damage caused by ultraviolet (UV) light is deficient. This disorder leads to multiple basaliomas and other skin malignancies at a young age. In severe cases, it is necessary to avoid sunlight completely. The two most common causes of death for XP victims are metastatic malignant melanoma and squamous cell carcinoma[1]. XP is about six times more common in Japanese people[1] than in other groups.

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