Porphyria cutanea tarda

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Porphyria cutanea tarda

-Most common porphyria-Due to deficiency of uroporphyrinogen decarboxylase-Can be triggered by the ingestion of ethanol or estrogens-Frequently associated with hepatitis C-Manifestations include photosensitivity with blisters and skin fragility-See porphyrin accumulation