Xeroderma pigmentosum
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What is xeroderma pigmentosum?
Xeroderma pigmentosum (XP) is a group of rare inherited skin disorders. Common symptoms include heightened sensitivity to ultraviolet (UV) sun exposure with abnormal skin pigmentation and skin blistering.
Common symptoms reported by people with xeroderma pigmentosum
Treatments taken by people with xeroderma pigmentosum
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Compare treatments taken by people with xeroderma pigmentosum
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Who has xeroderma pigmentosum on PatientsLikeMe?
- 5 patients have this condition
- 0 new patients joined this month
- 4 say xeroderma pigmentosum is their primary condition
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 1 | |
| 30s | 2 | |
| 40s | 0 | |
| 50s | 1 | |
| 60s | 0 | |
| 70+ | 1 |
| Age at first symptom | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| 0-19 years | 0 | |
| 20-29 years | 0 | |
| 30-39 years | 0 | |
| 40-49 years | 0 | |
| 50-59 years | 0 | |
| 60-69 years | 0 | |
| 70+ years | 0 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 3 | |
| Female | 2 |
| Diagnosis status | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Diagnosed | 0 | |
| Not Diagnosed | 0 |
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