- Sunburn that does not heal after just a little bit of sun exposure
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Blistering after just a little bit of sun exposure - Spider-like blood vessels under the skin
- Patches of discolored skin that get worse
- Crusting of the skin
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Scaling of the skin - Oozing raw skin surface
- Discomfort when being in bright light (
photophobia )
Signs and tests
The doctor will perform a physical exam and ask if you have a family history of xeroderma pigmentosa.
An eye exam may show:
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Clouding of the cornea -
Keratitis - Lid tumors
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Blepharitis
The following tests can help diagnose the condition in a baby before the birth:
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Amniocentesis - Chorionic villous sampling
- Culture of amniotic cells
The following tests can help diagnose the disorder after the birth of the child:
- Culture of skin fibroblasts
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Skin biopsy
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