Porphyria cutanea tarda (PCT) belongs to group of disorders named the porphyrias. A porphyria is characterized by the abnormal metabolism of the blood pigment hemoglobin. In porphyria, cells fail ...

Porphyria cutanea tarda (PCT) is a group of disorders which are characterized by a deficiency in enzymatic action of uroporphyrinogen decarboxylase (UROD). This enzyme is the fifth in the heme ...

Porphyria cutanea tarda (PCT) is the most common porphyria, a group of acquired or genetic disorders of heme biosynthesis with cutaneous and/or systemic manifestations. [1] Classic PCT presents with ...

A generally healthy 71-year-old woman was referred to dermatology for evaluation of a six-month history of large blisters on the dorsal surface of both hands, associated with mild pruritus and burning ...

Myelodysplastic syndrome occurs occasionally after high-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem cell transplantation.1 2 Porphyria cutanea tarda is an uncommon disorder characterized by vesicular ...

A 54-year-old black female presented with a 6-week history of pain and loss of vision in the right eye, and progressive darkening and coarseness of her skin. Examination revealed dark skin and ...

Q: My friend has porphyria. She has skin problems, and her liver function tests are abnormal. Please explain the condition, medicines that should be avoided and the type of doctor she should be seeing ...

Considering taking supplements to treat Porphyria cutanea tarda? Below is a list of common natural remedies used to treat or reduce the symptoms of Porphyria cutanea tarda. Follow the links to read ...

Alcohol can damage skin causing rosacea, porphyria cutanea tarda, post-adolescent acne, discoid eczema and psoriasis. Alcohol consumption is known to cause multiple health problems which affect organs ...

SEATTLE, April 01, 2021, (PHARMIWEB) — Porphyria is an inherited rare disorder that affects the nervous system or skin and may cause abdominal pain. Cells of porphyria patients are unable to change ...

Dublin, Nov. 15, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Porphyria: Pipeline Review, Developer Landscape and Competitive Insights, 2021-2031" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. This ...