Porphyria refers to a group of genetic disorders that can affect the nervous system or the skin. Share on Pinterest All types of porphyria are characterized by a slower than normal production of heme.

Porphyria is a group of genetic disorders that result in built-up of chemicals called porphyrins in the body. Porphyrins are normally converted into heme, a constituent of hemoglobin with the help of ...

Porphyrias fall into two main categories based on their symptoms: acute forms cause severe abdominal pain and neurological symptoms during episodes, while cutaneous forms primarily cause skin ...