Protoporphyria

Protoporphyriosis is a disease characterized by the presence of porphyrins in the skin, as well as impaired hemoglobin production. The main reason for the development of this pathology is heredity. It can also be triggered by various chemicals or consumption of alcoholic beverages. There is congenital and hereditary protoporphyriasis. The first form affects all newborns, but the degree of manifestation of the disease varies among them. In most cases, the problem is diagnosed within a few months. This phenomenon occurs quite rarely, about 1 case in every 25 thousand newborns. Symptoms of congenital protoporphyribolism appear in the first two weeks of a child’s life. Usually on the baby's skin