Pseudoporphyria

J Am Acad Dermatol. 2001 Jan;44(1):100-8. doi: 10.1067/mjd.2000.111338.

Abstract

Pseudoporphyria is the term used to describe a photodistributed bullous disorder with clinical and histologic features of porphyria cutanea tarda, but without accompanying biochemical porphyrin abnormalities. Medications, chronic renal failure/dialysis, excessive sun exposure and UVA radiation have all been reported to cause pseudoporphyria. Recognition, diagnosis, and appropriate management of pseudoporphyria are discussed.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Porphyrias / diagnosis
  • Porphyrias / etiology*
  • Porphyrias / therapy