Porphyria cutanea tarda

British Journal of Dermatology 2026

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Authors: Jie Wang, Qinyuan Zhu
DOI: 10.1093/bjd/ljag008
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Abstract

A 60-year-old man presented to our clinic with pruritic, erythematous lesions, erosions and ulcerations on sun-exposed areas. His urine exhibited pathognomonic coral-pink fluorescence under a Wood’s lamp. A diagnosis sporadic porphyria cutanea tarda was established.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Porphyrin Metabolism and Disorders Genetic and rare skin diseases. Porphyrin and Phthalocyanine Chemistry

Publication details

Journal / source
British Journal of Dermatology
Volume
194
Issue
4
Pages
820–820
Publication date
16 January 2026
Language
EN