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Xeroderma pigmentosum is a very rare skin condition. Afflicted persons are unable to process ultraviolet radiation and so suffer severe sunburns at the slightest exposure to sunlight. Patients are required to avoid all contact with sunlight if they wish to live a normal, comfortable existence.
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Is xeroderma pigmentosum disorder a genetic disease?
Yes it is.
What is the history behind Xeroderma pigmentosum?
harry long weenie
What would a punnett square of xeroderma pigmentosum look like?
A punnett square of xeroderma pigmentosum would show the inheritance pattern of the disorder, which is autosomal recessive. The square would have two affected individuals (with genotypes xx), and the offspring would all be carriers (Xx) if the parents are heterozygous for the condition.
What is xeroderma pigmentosum?
Xeroderma pigmentosum is a rare genetic disorder that makes individuals extremely sensitive to ultraviolet (UV) light. People with this condition are unable to repair damage caused by UV exposure, leading to severe sunburns and an increased risk of skin cancer. To manage the condition, affected individuals must rigorously avoid sunlight and use protective clothing and sunscreen.
How many births does xeroderma pigmentosum occurs?
Approximately 1 in a million.
How is xeroderma pigmentosum diagnosed?
haha i honestly have no idea so yah later
Does Sheamus O'Shaunessy from the ECW really have xeroderma pigmentosum?
No he is from Ireland and that his normal skin color
What is Brad Pitt's skin disease in movie Th Dark Side of the Moon?
Xeroderma pigmentosum
Individuals with the disorder xeroderma pigmentosum are hypersensitive to sunlight because their cells have an impaired ability to?
repair thymine dimers.
Individuals with the disorder xeroderma pigmentosum are hypersensitive to sunlight this occurs because their cells have which impaired ability?
Individuals with xeroderma pigmentosum have impaired ability to repair UV-induced DNA damage in their cells. This leads to an increased susceptibility to skin cancers and other adverse effects from UV exposure.
Do people who have xeroderma pigmentosum go to school?
Xeroderma pigmentosum (XP) is heterogenic disease.XP variant need a minimum of photoprotection it can be considered as normal people.XPA has a neurologic abnormalities, some are severe and can't be succeful in the school. Mild form can study and learn some technique home work.XPC are intelligent but need a high photoprotection
How is xeroderma pigmentosum treated?
its not. You cant get rid of it. ways to help the symptoms go away are to stay out of the sun and if you go in the sun wear protection.
