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Xeroderma pigmentosum, or XP, is a genetic disorder of DNA repair in which the body's normal ability to fix mutations caused by ultraviolet (UV) light is disabled. This leads to multiple basaliomas and other skin malignancies at a young age. In severe cases, it is necessary to avoid sunlight.
Types
There are eight types of xeroderma pigmentosum:
- Dominant Type ()
- Type A, I, XPA, Classical Form ()
- Type B, II, XPB ()
- Type C, III, XPC ()
- Type D, IV, XPD ()
- Type E, V, XPE ()
- Type F, VI, XPF ()
- Type G, VII, XPG ()
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Xeroderma pigmentosum is not 'allergy to sun" http://bit.ly/6s3waP - have a look at this eMedicine link: http://bit.ly/5LKLEw
Allergy (Ves Dimov, M.D.) Fri, 18 Dec 2009 17:50:36 -0000
Xeroderma pigmentosum is not 'allergy to sun" http://bit.ly/6s3waP - have a look at this eMedicine link: http://bit.ly/5LKLEw
http://www.justcancer.org/xeroderma-pigmentosum.html
sim863 (sim warhunter) Wed, 16 Dec 2009 04:59:08 -0000
http://www.justcancer.org/xeroderma-pigmentosum.html
Children of the Moon - A portal site that provides an online community for children, teens and adults with xeroderma pigmentosum.
Meta Description: [ A family friendly site filled with children's activities, web adventures, games. Good educational resource and is updated weekly. ]
National Organization of Rare Disorders - Xeroderma Pigmentosum - Offers alternative names, a general discussion and resources.
Meta Description: [ National Organization for Rare Disorders is dedicated to helping people with rare, orphan diseases. Rarediseases.org contains information on the prevention, treatment and cure of rare diseases. ]
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Understanding Xeroderma Pigmentosum - Online booklet providing a general overview and description of the disorder and answers to frequently asked questions. Produced by the US National Institues of Health. [PDF Format]
Xeroderma Pigmentosum - An article about this disorder in English and Italian along with some images.
Xeroderma Pigmentosum Society - Resource for information about the disease and about the not-for-profit support organization devoted to supporting patients and families and promoting research. Links, contact information, XP Society news about fund raising events and the unique Camp Sundown program.
Meta Description: [ Xeroderma Pigmentosum Society, Inc. - Not-for-profit organization to support xp patient families and promote research related to this rare, genetic disorder. ]
XP Support Group - UK-based organisation giving support, help and information to those affected by xeroderma pigmentosum and other photosensitive conditions.
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