Porphyria Cutanea Tarda (PCT): Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
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Porphyria cutanea tarda (PCT) is a kind of porphyria or blood disorder that is known to affect the skin. This disorder is characterized by painful, blistering skin lesions that develop due to photosensitivity. Porphyria cutanea tarda is sometimes referred to colloquially as vampire disease. Diagnosis of porphyria cutanea tarda can be done by blood tests, urine tests, stool tests and skin biopsy.
