What Is Xeroderma Pigmentosum?
10. Treatment
There is no known cure for the condition, but the symptoms can often be managed to help limit the impact on the patient’s life. It will be important for the patient to get regular check ups for cancer to help catch any issues as soon as they develop. This will help keep the patient safe, and help prevent the need for disfiguring surgery.
The main source of treatment is simply to limit the patient’s exposure to the sun as much as possible. This can mean preventing them from leaving the home, or at least giving them adequate protection when they do leave the home. Specialist equipment is available that can help measure UV levels from artificial light sources to help limit the patient’s exposure to the rays.
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