Porphyria

Porphyria is an inherited disorder in which system of heme production is disturbed in our body. It results in the formation of some organic chemical "Porphyrins". These porphyrins affect either nervous system or skin. Nervous type is called "Acute" which results in chest pain, vomiting,loss of sensation and muscle weakness, while the skin type is called "Cutaneous" and it causes skin swelling and blisters after sun exposure. An interesting fact about this disease is that its symptoms are similar to "Vampires" , like pale skin, sensitivity to sunlight, anemia and reduction of gums which makes the teeth look longer.