Porphyria cutanea tarda (PCT)

It’s Mnemonic Monday! Subepidermal and pauci-inflammatory disorders
Subepidermal and pauci-inflammatory disorders in dermatopathology
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On this Mnemonic Monday, we challenge you to remember the list of subepidermal and pauci-inflammatory disorders in dermatopathology: Porphyria cutanea tarda (PCT) Epidermolysis bullousa acquisita (EBA) Toxic epidermal necrolysis/Stevens-Johnson syndrome (TEN/SJS) Bullous pemphigoid Cicatricial pemphigoid Dermatitis herpetiformis Bullous lupus erythematosus (think “SLE”) Linear IgA bu …

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It’s Mnemonic Monday! Let’s Really Party Hard T(w)oNight
Pseudoporphyria
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On this Mnemonic Monday, we challenge you to remember medications or activities associated with pseudoporphyria with the following mnemonic: Let’s Really Party Hard T(w)oNight Lasix (furosemide) Retinoids Pyridoxine Hemodialysis Thiazides Tanning beds NSAIDs Click HERE to print your mnemonic card. Study More! Need a refresher on Porphyria Cutanea Tarda (PCT) and pseudoporphyria? Che …

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