The severe and debilitating genetic disease Xeroderma pigmentosum impedes cells to repair UV-induced DNA damage. Scientists found a drug approved for diabetes treatment to alleviate the impact of the ...

The destructive force of UV radiation on DNA molecules is only fully visible, when repair mechanisms fail: patients with the rare genetic disease Xeroderma pigmentosum - also known as "Moon children' ...

The rare genetic disease Xeroderma pigmentosum - also known as "Moonchildren' have an increased risk of skin cancer and develop inflammation when exposed to only small amounts of sunlight. The severe ...

Skin diseases: Dry skin, scientifically referred to as xeroderma, is a condition that causes roughness, flaking and scaling of skin. It can lead to skin infections. Xeroderma's causes include factors ...

A rare inherited disorder, Xeroderma Pigmentosum (XP) is a photosensitive condition characterized by high susceptibility to skin cancers. XP follows the autosomal recessive pattern of inheritance.