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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Symptoms
Symptoms Wide range of symptoms: Blistering or freckling after minimum sun exposure Premature aging of skin, lips, eyes, mouth and...
