Conditions / Genetic

porphyria cutanea tarda

info · Genetic · ICD-10: E80.1

An acute porphyria characterized by painful, blistering skin lesions that develop on sun-exposed skin.

Signs and symptoms

  • Cutaneous photosensitivity
  • Porphyrinuria
  • Fragile skin
  • Hepatic fibrosis
  • Hypertrichosis
  • Hyperpigmentation of the skin
  • Eczematoid dermatitis
  • Addictive alcohol use
  • Alopecia
  • Hyperpigmentation in sun-exposed areas

Medications that may treat it

hemin hydroxychloroquine methoxsalen