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DNA Repair Explained in Simple Terms
Xeroderma pigmentosum (XP) and Trichothiodystrophy (TTD) are called DNA repair disorders. This means that your body has trouble fixing...
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A Visit to the Dentist
The phone rings, and the receptionist tell us Katie is on her way. Right away the staff goes into the routine of closing blinds, hanging...
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Helpful Tips for the XP Patient
While total avoidance of ultraviolet light sources is the most important practice for the XP patient, the following tips gathered from XP...
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Limited UV Exposure & Vitamin D
Intro: Civilization here on earth took off around 6,000 years ago. Where? Not in the arctic circle! Indeed, human societies tended to...
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Parents & Caregivers
Xeroderma Pigmentosum (XP) is a scary diagnosis. It is considered a "rare disease" because it affects so few people each year. This means...
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Symptoms
Symptoms Wide range of symptoms: Blistering or freckling after minimum sun exposure Premature aging of skin, lips, eyes, mouth and...