Porphyria Cutanea Tarda

Porphyria Cutanea Tarda Condition Name: Porphyria Cutanea Tarda (PCT) Definition: PCT is a disorder characterized by blistering lesions on sun-exposed skin due to a deficiency of the enzyme uroporphyrinogen decarboxylase (UROD). Etiology: PCT can be inherited or acquired. Acquired PCT is often linked to liver disease, such as hepatitis C, alcohol abuse, or hemochromatosis, while […]