Protoporphyria

Overview

An inherited disorder where an enzyme defect causes excess protoporphyrin to build up in the skin. The protoporphyrin reacts to light and causes a painful burning sensation on the skin.

Symptoms

* Skin swelling * Skin pain * Burning skin * Light sensitivity * Itchy skin * Red skin * Blistered skin * Pitted skin

Diagnosis

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