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Erythropoietic Protoporphyria (Sun Sensitivity)

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Erythropoietic Protoporphyria (Sun Sensitivity)

These children with erythropoietic protoporhyria have redness, hyperpigmentation (darkening), and crusting on the face and redness and swelling of the hands after sun exposure.

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