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GlossaryPorphyria Cutanea Tarda

condition causing skin sensitivity to sunlight due to enzyme deficiency

Porphyria Cutanea Tarda (PCT) is a type of porphyria that affects the skin, causing it to become extremely sensitive to sunlight. This condition leads to blistering, itching, and swelling, primarily on sun-exposed areas. It is caused by a deficiency in the enzyme uroporphyrinogen decarboxylase, which results in the buildup of porphyrins in the skin.

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research THE EFFECT OF REPLENISHMENT OF IRON STORES AFTER PHLEBOTOMY THERAPY IN PORPHYRIA CUTANEA TARDA

63 citations , January 1971 in “Acta Medica Scandinavica”

Replenishing iron after phlebotomy can cause relapse in porphyria cutanea tarda.

research Familial and Sporadic Porphyria Cutanea Tarda

38 citations , March 2010 in “Medicine”

Most patients with Porphyria Cutanea Tarda had skin blisters and were often affected by hepatitis C and alcohol abuse, with differences between familial and sporadic cases.