International Journal of Medical Research & Health Sciences (IJMRHS)
ISSN: 2319-5886 Indexed in: ESCI (Thomson Reuters)
Abstract
Argyria: A Rare Case Report
Author(s):Venkata Madhav M, Prathyusha T, Santikiran S, and Eswar GArgyria is a rare and one of the unrecognized cause of cutaneous pigmentation in patients after a prolonged exposure to ayurvedic medications containing inorganic metals like silver. The term “argyria” was coined by Fuchs. It was prevalent in 19th and early 20th century. We report a case of argyria due to chronic ayurvedic drug intake and patient was advised stoppage of drugs and antioxidants. Later hyperpigmentation resolved.
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