Master List of awareness ribbon causes letter X. Each cause (below) has an associated color or pattern and a corresponding link to our awareness pins.
ALL CAUSES BEGINNING WITH THE LETTER X:
X LINKED LYMPHOPROLIFERATIVE SYNDROME AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:
Blue Jeans Awareness Ribbons for X Linked Lymphoproliferative Syndrome - Listed by Global Genes®
X Linked Lymphoproliferative Syndrome is a rare disease. Rare diseases are also represented by Zebra Ribbons.
X-Linked Lymphoproliferative Syndrome (XLP) is also known as:
• Duncan Disease
• EBV Susceptibility (EBVS)
• Epstein-Barr Virus-Induced Lymphoproliferative Disease in Males
• Immunodeficiency-5 (IMD5)
• Purtilo Syndrome
• X-Linked Progressive Combined Variable Immunodeficiency
• XLP
What is X-Linked Lymphoproliferative Syndrome (XLP)?
X-Linked Lymphoproliferative (XLP) Syndrome is an extremely rare inherited immunodeficiency disorder characterized by a defective immune system that is powerfully responsive to infection with the Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV). This virus is common among the general population and is relatively well-known because it is the cause of Infectious Mononucleosis (IM), usually with no long-lasting effects. However, in individuals with XLP, exposure to EBV may result in severe, life-threatening fulminant hepatitis; abnormally low levels of antibodies in the blood and body secretions, resulting in increased susceptibility to various infections; malignancies of certain types of lymphoid tissue (B-cell lymphomas); and/or other abnormalities.
CATEGORIES
• Congenital and Genetic Diseases
• Immune System Diseases
• Rare Cancers
Cause Classification: Medical
X LINKED MYOPATHY WITH EXCESSIVE AUTOPHAGY AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:
Blue Jeans Awareness Ribbons for X Linked Myopathy with Excessive Autophagy - Listed by Global Genes®
X Linked Myopathy with Excessive Autophagy is a rare disease. Rare diseases are also represented by Zebra Ribbons.
X-Linked Myopathy with Excessive Autophagy (XMEA) is also known as:
• XMEA
What is X-Linked Myopathy with Excessive Autophagy (XMEA)?
X-Linked Myopathy with Excessive Autophagy (XMEA) is an extremely rare genetic disorder characterized by myopathy. The disorder is fully expressed in males only and is characterized by slowly progressive muscle weakness, especially in the legs. Onset is usually during childhood often between 5-10 years of age.
CATEGORIES
• Congenital and Genetic Diseases
• Nervous System Diseases
Cause Classification: Medical
X LINKED MYOTUBULAR MYOPATHY AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:
Blue Jeans Awareness Ribbons for X Linked Myotubular Myopathy - Listed by Global Genes®
X Linked Myotubular Myopathy is a rare disease. Rare diseases are also represented by Zebra Ribbons.
X-Linked Myotubular Myopathy (XLMTM) is also known as:
• MTM
• Myotubular Myopathy
• XLCNM
• X-Linked Centronuclear Myopathy
• XLMTM
What is X-Linked Myotubular Myopathy (XLMTM)?
X-Linked Myotubular Myopathy (XLMTM) is a rare genetic neuromuscular disorder that is characterized by muscle weakness that is most typically severe but can range from mild to profound. Symptoms are often present at birth, though may develop later in infancy or early childhood. Rarely, symptoms may not present until adolescence or adulthood.
CATEGORIES
• Congenital and Genetic Diseases
• Eye Diseases
• Nervous System Diseases
Cause Classification: Medical
X LINKED OPITZ G/BBB SYNDROME AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:
Blue Jeans Awareness Ribbons for X Linked Opitz G/BBB Syndrome - Listed by Global Genes®
X Linked Opitz G/BBB Syndrome is a rare disease. Rare diseases are also represented by Zebra Ribbons.
X-Linked Opitz G/BBB Syndrome is also known as:
• Hypertelorism-Hypospadius Syndrome (obsolete)
• Opitz BBBG Syndrome
• Opitz-G Syndrome
• Telecanthus-Hypospadius Syndrome (obsolete)
• XLOS
What is X-Linked Opitz G/BBB Syndrome?
X-Linked Opitz G/BBB Syndrome is a rare genetic disorder characterized by facial anomalies, respiratory and genitourinary abnormalities and other midline defects as well as developmental delay and intellectual disabilities.
CATEGORIES
• Congential and Genetic Diseases
Cause Classification: Medical
X LINKED PROTOPORPHYRIA AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:
Blue Jeans Awareness Ribbons for X Linked Protoporphyria - Listed by Global Genes®
X Linked Protoporphyria is a rare disease. Rare diseases are also represented by Zebra Ribbons.
X-Linked Protoporphyria is also known as:
• XLDPP
• X-Linked Dominant Protoporphyria
• XLP
What is X-Linked Protoporphyria?
X-Linked Protoporphyria is an extremely rare genetic disorder characterized by an abnormal sensitivity to the sun that can cause severe pain, burning, and itching of sun-exposed skin. Symptoms may occur immediately or shortly after exposure to the sun, including direct exposure or indirect exposure such as sunlight that passes through window glass or that is reflected off water or sand. Redness and swelling of affected areas can also occur. Blistering and severe scarring occur infrequently. Chronic episodes of photosensitivity may lead to changes in the skin of sun-exposed areas. Some individuals eventually develop potentially severe liver disease.
CATEGORIES
• Congenital and Genetic Diseases
• Kidney and Urinary Diseases
• Metabolic Disorders
• RDCRN
• Skin Diseases
Cause Classification: Medical
X LINKED RETINOSCHISIS AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:
Blue Jeans Awareness Ribbons for X Linked Retinoschisis - Listed by Global Genes®
X Linked Retinoschisis is a rare disease. Rare diseases are also represented by Zebra Ribbons.
XERODERMA PIGMENTOSUM AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:
Blue Jeans Awareness Ribbons for Xeroderma Pigmentosum - Listed by Global Genes®
Xeroderma Pigmentosum is a rare disease. Rare diseases are also represented by Zebra Ribbons.
Xeroderma Pigmentosum (XP) is also known as:
• XP
• Xeroderma Pigmentosa
What is Xeroderma Pigmentosum (XP)?
Xeroderma Pigmentosum (XP) is a rare inherited skin disorder characterized by a heightened sensitivity to the DNA damaging effects of ultraviolet radiation (UV). The main source of UV is the sun. The symptoms of XP can be seen in any sun-exposed area of the body. The effects are greatest on the skin, the eyelids and the surface of the eyes but the tip of the tongue may also be damaged.
In addition, approximately 25% of XP patients also develop abnormalities of the nervous system manifesting as progressive neuro-degeneration with hearing loss. People with XP have a 10,000-fold increased risk for developing Skin Cancer including Basal Cell Carcinoma, Squamous Cell Carcinoma and Melanoma. They also have a 2000-fold increased risk for cancer of the eye and surrounding ocular tissues. These symptoms appear early in life, typically before age 10 years.
CATEGORIES
• Congenital and Genetic Diseases
• Nervous System Diseases
• Rare Cancers
• Skin Diseases
Cause Classification: Medical
XYY SYNDROME AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:
Blue Jeans Awareness Ribbons for XYY Syndrome - Listed by Global Genes®
XYY Syndrome is a rare disease. Rare diseases are also represented by Zebra Ribbons.