The Ins and Outs of XP (Xeroderma pigmentosum)

Xeroderma Pigmentosum (XP) is a rare hereditary skin condition. It is the body’s extreme sensitivity to ultraviolet (UV) light due to the damage in the DNA repair mechanism. In this video, we will discuss what XP is, the DNA mechanism that causes XP, ongoing research to find a cure, as well as diagnosis, symptoms and disease management.

This video was made by McMaster students Mark Bertone, Jasmine Leung, Teja Koi and Maha Arif, in collaboration with the McMaster Demystifying Medicine Program.

Copyright McMaster University 2021.

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