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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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      Familial and Sporadic 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.
      Hair Darkening in Porphyria Cutanea Tarda

      research Hair Darkening in Porphyria Cutanea Tarda

      38 citations, February 2002 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement”
      Two patients with porphyria cutanea tarda experienced their grey hair turning dark again.
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