Xeroderma pigmentosum is an autosomal recessive genetic disorder in which the ability to repair damage caused by ultraviolet light is deficient. Affected individuals must avoid exposure to sunlight.
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- XP Support Group UK-based organisation giving support, help and information to those affected by xeroderma pigmentosum and other photosensitive conditions.
- 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.
- Children of the Moon A portal site that provides an online community for children, teens and adults with xeroderma pigmentosum.
- Xeroderma Pigmentosum An article about this disorder in English and Italian along with some images.
- National Organization of Rare Disorders - Xeroderma Pigmentosum Offers alternative names, a general discussion and resources.
- Xeroderma Pigmentosum Review article by Dr A Hafeez Diwan on this rare genetic disorder.
- GeneReviews: Xeroderma Pigmentosum Summary, diagnosis, clinical description, differential diagnosis, management, genetic counseling and molecular genetics.
- Online Mendelian Inheritance in Man - Xeroderma Pigmentosum Includes summaries of genetic research results and citations.