Tyler Perry Studios. Tyler Perry, an Atlanta-based writer, producer, and performer, is one of the most commercially successful African American filmmakers in history. Tyler Perry Studios, which opened in Atlanta in 2008, is the first major film studio in the nation to be owned by an African American. Perry is best known for his signature character, Madea, whom he has portrayed in both stage plays and films.
Medical Definition of xeroderma. : a disease of the skin characterized by dryness and roughness and a fine scaly desquamation.
Kaprosi named the disease in 1882. The term xeroderma pigmentosum refers to the appearance and texture of affected skin -- it's leathery and has increased pigmentation. Much later, physicians discovered that the disease was caused by a genetic disorder.he third stage involves the development of skin cancer. While the skin's sensitivity to ultraviolet radiation is the most common symptom of XP, some children with the disease suffer other problems. Around 20 percent of children with XP also suffer neurological damage.