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Porphyria cutanea tarda
Porphyria cutanea tarda
Disease overview
Porphyria cutanea tarda (PCT) is a rare dermatological disease caused by congenital or acquired defects in heme synthesis, leading to an accumulation of porphyrins in the body. This results in skin da...
Detailed description
Porphyria cutanea tarda (PCT) is a rare dermatological disease caused by congenital or acquired defects in heme synthesis, leading to an accumulation of porphyrins in the body. This results in skin damage, such as photosensitive rashes and increased skin fragility.
Congenital or acquired defects in heme synthesis are the main causes of this disease.
Disease information
Disease name
Porphyria cutanea tarda
English name
Porphyria cutanea tarda
Category
Dermatology and Venereology
Subcategory
Dermatology and Venereology
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