How Does Xeroderma Pigmentosum Affect Individuals?
Individuals with XP exhibit severe sunburns after minimal sun exposure, freckling, and increased risk of skin cancers. The disorder also affects the eyes, causing photophobia and corneal damage. In severe cases, neurological disorders may occur due to DNA damage in neuronal cells. The inability to repair DNA effectively makes individuals with XP highly susceptible to mutagenic agents.
