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What does porphyria look like?
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"The cutaneous types present with blistering of the skin, pain, and/or redness and swelling in sun-exposed areas. The acute types can cause severe abdominal pain and other symptoms. AHP is a disease that people may experience differently. It has a wide array of symptoms that often mimic those of other diseases, making diagnosis difficult. It can even cause potentially life-threatening attacks."
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