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January 1971 in “Acta Medica Scandinavica” This study found that replenishment of iron stores after phlebotomy-induced remission in porphyria cutanea tarda led to biochemical relapse, suggesting that reducing iron stores may be crucial for maintaining remission.
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March 2010 in “Medicine” In this study, researchers found that hepatitis C virus infection is a significant risk factor for sporadic porphyria cutanea tarda, suggesting familial cases might be more prevalent in areas with low hepatitis C infection rates.
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February 2002 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” This report describes two cases of sustained hair repigmentation related to porphyria cutanea tarda, though the underlying mechanism remains unclear.
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April 1984 in “Archives of Dermatology” This article reviews the characteristics, causes, and types of porphyria cutanea tarda but presents no new findings, focusing instead on existing knowledge about the disorder.
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February 2000 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This article presents four case reports of men with porphyria cutanea tarda and hepatitis C, highlighting associations with polysubstance abuse, primarily alcohol.