hormonal and metabolic disorders
Erythropoietic Protoporphyria and X Linked Protoporphyria
Prevention of Attacks
. Accidental sun exposure is given the same treatment as is Sunburn . The medicationafamelanotidehelps people better tolerate sunlight. However, sunlight should still be avoided. Medications that trigger acute porphyrias do not cause erythropoietic protoporphyria and need not be avoided. 