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Xeroderma Pigmentosum
Xeroderma pigmentosum is a
rare medical disorder where individuals with the condition are affected
in different ways as the result of coming in contact with direct sunlight.
The factors underlying this rare disease are ones which will be discussed
in the paragraphs which follow in order for individuals to gain a better
understanding with regard to xeroderma pigmentosum.
Who Is Affected by Xeroderma
Pigmentosum?
Both children and adults can
be afflicted with xeroderma pigmentosum. This is largely due to
the fact that there are adequate treatment methods to help ensure that
children make it to adulthood.
Effects of Xeroderma Pigmentosum
The effects which result from
xeroderma pigmentosum are due to individuals coming into contact with
the ultraviolet rays from the sunlight. Some of the effects which
individuals may face due to direct sunlight contact and contact with
other forms of ultraviolet rays include symptoms such as blistering,
freckling, premature aging, increased incidence of cancer, blindness
due to eye lesions, developmental disabilities, mental retardation and
hearing loss, to name a few.
Treatment for Xeroderma
Pigmentosum
Although there is no outright
cure for xeroderma pigmentosum, there are ways in which individuals
afflicted with this medical condition can live full lives. Certain
ways in which to protect xeroderma pigmentosum patients include window
tinting, proper window coverings, low-wattage incandescent lighting
and protective clothing. Even though individuals who have this
medical condition need to take certain necessary precautions there are
ways in which to make the xeroderma pigmentosum not as burdensome as
it could be.
There are a number of wonderful organizations, such as the Xeroderma Pigmentosum Society, which help to provide a wealth of information to individuals who live with this medical condition as well as provide services and collect donations for those afflicted with xeroderma pigmentosum. It is good to know that the help is out there for those who need to find out more regarding this rare medical condition.