Porphyria refers to a group of genetic disorders that can affect the nervous system or the skin. Share on Pinterest All types of porphyria are characterized by a slower than normal production of heme.

Porphyria cutanea tarda (PCT) is a type of porphyria or blood disorder that affects the skin. PCT is one of the most common types of porphyria. It’s sometimes referred to colloquially as vampire ...

Porphyria is a group of genetic disorders that result in built-up of chemicals called porphyrins in the body. Porphyrins are normally converted into heme, a constituent of hemoglobin with the help of ...

Porphyria cutanea tarda primarily affects the skin. People with the condition develop photosensitivity, which means that sunlight makes the condition worse, often causing painful blisters to form on ...

Use of the RNA inhibitor givosiran was shown to reduce expression of delta-aminolevulinic acid synthase 1, in turn reducing the severity of acute attacks and chronic symptoms for patients with severe ...

Study results published in PLoS One strongly suggest machine learning can be an effective approach to identify patients who should receive a diagnostic biochemical test to screen for acute hepatic ...

Patients with porphyria cutanea tarda have more cutaneous lesions in summer than in winter, but only after prolonged and chronic exposure to light. Some patients excrete red, fluorescent urine during ...

A street painting in Bucharest, Romania, depicts Bram Stoker, right, the author of Dracula, sharing a drink with Vlad the Impaler, left, the medieval Romanian ruler who inspired the book. AP ...

Acute porphyria is a group of uncommon diseases that can cause severe, potentially life-threatening attacks of abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting and paralysis. Liver transplantation is currently the ...

This section presents medications that are known to potentially lead to 'Porphyria aggravated' as a side effect. It's important to note that mild side effects are quite common with medications. Please ...