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[Sclerodermiform porphyria cutanea tarda. Ultrastructural study].

J Ocaña, I Pérez de Vargas, M L Wilhelmi

    Medicina Cutanea Ibero-Latino-Americana
    |January 1, 1985
    PubMed
    Summary

    This study reports two cases of porphyria cutanea tarda (PCT) with scleroderma-like skin lesions. Treatment with urine alkalinization, phlebotomies, and N-acetyl-hydroxy-proline improved symptoms.

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    Area of Science:

    • Dermatology
    • Metabolic Disorders

    Background:

    • Porphyria cutanea tarda (PCT) is a metabolic disorder affecting approximately 30% of patients with scleroderma-like skin lesions.
    • Understanding the clinical presentation and treatment of PCT is crucial for patient management.

    Observation:

    • Two cases of PCT with scleroderma-like lesions are presented.
    • Patients were diabetic, non-alcoholic, and sun-tolerant.
    • Skin lesions and porphyrin levels were monitored.

    Findings:

    • Porphyrin elimination decreased with urine alkalinization and phlebotomies.
    • Scleroderma-like lesions showed improvement following administration of N-acetyl-hydroxy-proline.

    Implications:

    • This suggests a potential therapeutic role for N-acetyl-hydroxy-proline in managing PCT-associated skin manifestations.

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  • Further research may elucidate the mechanisms behind these treatment effects.