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Definition for porphyria cutanea tarda

Porphyria cutanea tarda is the most common subtype of porphyria. The disorder results from low levels of the enzyme responsible for the fifth step in heme production. more


some common symptoms
blister(s) or bump(s) on skin
increased skin sensitivity to sun
rash
red face


some related diagnoses
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urticaria
atopic dermatitis
drugs and toxins
food allergy
contact dermatitis
bed bugs
papular dermatitis
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do i have 'porphyria cutanea tarda'?
In addition the following diagnostic tests might be need to help verify the diagnosis:
diagnostic test search results for 'porphyria cutanea tarda'
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24-hour urinary porphyrin
Anti hepatitis C virus antibody
antibody against hepatitis C
Erythrocyte porphyrin
Glucose Tolerance Test
A test for diabetes
Molecular Genetic Studies
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therapeutic procedures for 'porphyria cutanea tarda'?
Managing or treating a diseases should always be determined by a patients health care provider. Below is a list of associated therapeutic procedures or medications for porphyria cutanea tarda:
therapeutic procedure search results for 'porphyria cutanea tarda'
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Phlebotomy
Sun protection
Phlebotomy therapeutic


medications search results for 'porphyria cutanea tarda'
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  hydroxychloroquine
  desferrioxamine
  chloroquine phosphate
  Epoetin alfa



web search results for porphyria cutanea tarda
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