Haem is used in haemoglobin which helps to carry oxygen in our blood to different parts of our body.
There are several different types of this condition depending on which pathway is affected.
They are described under two categories:
1. Acute Porphyrias
Types of porphyria:
2. Cutaneous (skin) Porphyrias
Types of porphyria:
Illicit drugs
Attacks caused by Medication i.e.
Vitamins, herbals and minerals
Source: www.porphyria-professionals.uct.ac.za
Acute Porphyria
Cutaneous (skin) Porphyria
When exposed to the sun or sunlamps:
Do not wait, phone for an ambulance
The types of porphyria are:
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