UV-sensitive syndrome (UVS) is a rare autosomal recessive genodermatosis characterised by photosensitivity, and hyperpigmentation, freckling, and dryness of sun exposed areas. In contrast to other photosensitivity disorders, affected patients show no predisposition to cutaneous melanoma or neurological dysfunction. UVS results from a defect in the transcription-coupled nucleotide excision repair (TC-NER) mechanism. UVS can be caused by mutations in the genes ERCC8, ERCC6, and UVSSA.
UV-sensitive syndrome (UVS) is a rare autosomal recessive genodermatosis characterised by photosensitivity, and hyperpigmentation, freckling, and dryness of sun exposed areas. In contrast to other photosensitivity disorders, affected patients show no predisposition to cutaneous melanoma or neurological dysfunction. UVS results from a defect in the transcription-coupled nucleotide excision repair (TC-NER) mechanism. UVS can be caused by mutations in the genes ERCC8, ERCC6, and UVSSA.