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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 Assessment of Dermatological Disorders with Chronic Hepatitis C Virus Infection

September 2021 in “Selçuk Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi dergisi”

People with chronic Hepatitis C often have skin problems like itching and contact dermatitis, especially older individuals and women.

research Porphyria Cutanea Tarda in a Patient With Agnogenic Myeloid Metaplasia

5 citations , April 1984 in “Archives of Dermatology”

Porphyria cutanea tarda causes skin issues due to an enzyme deficiency.

research 66-Year-Old Woman With Painless Vesicular Lesions

2 citations , July 2009 in “Mayo Clinic Proceedings”

A 66-year-old woman with skin lesions and other symptoms improved after treatment for porphyria cutanea tarda.

research Skin Diseases Associated With Agent Orange And Other Organochlorine Exposures

April 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

Certain skin diseases are linked to Agent Orange and similar chemicals; veterans should be screened and informed about uncertain risks, and current data doesn't link spironolactone with breast cancer.

research Self-Assessment: Case Studies on Skin Conditions and the Importance of Sun Protection and Skin Examinations

January 2019 in “Elsevier eBooks”

Early detection and skin biopsies are crucial for treating skin cancer and diagnosing various skin conditions.

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