Xeroderma pigmentosa

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Chromosomes and DNA

Children with this condition require total protection from sunlight. In addition, light coming through window glass and light from fluorescent bulbs is also dangerous. When some sunlight exposure cannot be avoided, protective clothing should cover the skin.

High protection (SPF 30 or greater) sunscreen and very dark, UV-protected glasses should be worn. Trials of medications to help prevent skin cancers are currently being performed.

Visit www.xps.org for more information and support.

Most affected people die of malignancy early in adulthood.

• Disfigurement
• Basal cell tumors
• Squamous cell tumors
• Malignant melanoma

Call for an appointment with your health care provider if you or your child has symptoms of xeroderma pigmentosa.

Call for an appointment with your health care provider if you have a family history of xeroderma pigmentosa and you are planning to have children. Ask the provider about genetic counseling.

Review Date: 04/30/2005
Reviewed By: Jonathan Kantor, M.D., Department of Dermatology, University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.