Argyria

03/01/2021 - "Safety issues, such as the occurrence of argyria, have been a cause for concern, and the efficacy of silver coatings in terms of preventing PJI is also controversial. "
07/01/2013 - "The aims of this study were to evaluate the incidence of local argyria in patients with silver-coated megaprostheses and to identify a possible association between argyria and elevated levels of silver both locally and in the blood. "
02/15/2011 - "Many human health standards for silver are based on an analysis of argyria occurrence (discoloration of the skin, a cosmetic condition) from the 1930s and include studies that considered nanosilver materials. "
10/01/2005 - "Most studies discuss cases of argyria and argyrosis that have resulted primarily from exposure to the soluble forms of silver. "
01/01/1985 - "Our objectives in this study were to determine the absorption and elimination of silver by workers exposed to different species of silver, to estimate the body burden of silver and to relate these findings to the potential development of argyria. "

01/01/2011 - "Monitoring of selenium in oral cavity argyria - a clinical and microscopic study."
02/01/1992 - "Detection of selenium in generalized and localized argyria: report of four cases with X-ray microanalysis."
03/01/1982 - "Selenium and kidney deposits in experimental argyria. "
01/01/1999 - "Two unusual cases of argyria: the application of an improved tissue processing method for X-ray microanalysis of selenium and sulphur in silver-laden granules."
01/01/1999 - "The two main X-ray microanalytical findings in this study were: (i) the consistent presence of sulphur and the inconsistent occurrence of selenium in the silver-laden granules, and (ii) successful mapping of the distribution of trace amounts of selenium present in argyria. "

07/23/2019 - "Our results reveal an equivalent success of the picosecond alexandrite when compared to the more commonly employed Q-switched Nd:YAG, suggesting that the picosecond 755-nm alexandrite laser is equally effective in the treatment of argyria."
08/01/2020 - "Earlier reports showed that 1064 nm Nd:Yag laser successfully treated argyria but recent studies suggested 755 nm alexandrite was also a good treatment option for argyria. "

10/01/2022 - "We highlight the significance of early detection of argyria secondary to colloidal silver ingestion and offer photos of the subtle changes in the nails that indicate the development of argyria. "
10/01/2022 - "This case report documents the rare finding of argyria limited to the nails secondary to colloidal silver ingestion. "
10/01/2022 - "A Case Study of Argyria of the Nails Secondary to Colloidal Silver Ingestion."
01/01/2019 - "Cases of Argyria Associated With Colloidal Silver Use."
03/01/2017 - "Reflectance confocal microscopy and dermatopathologic findings of cutaneous argyria after colloidal silver ingestion."

12/01/2020 - "While argyria, its irreversible counterpart, has been well-characterized, only a single source has previously reported the histopathology of transient topical silver nitrate exposure. "
09/01/2015 - "Argyria after Silver Nitrate Intake: Case Report and Brief Review of Literature."
07/01/2011 - "Silver nitrate is commonly recognized for the toxic effects followed by the direct contact with the skin and mucosa known as argyria, but there is surprisingly little information about the adverse effects of silver nitrate after ingestion. "
08/01/1977 - "Her use of silver nitrate applicators was uncontrolled by her dentist and pharmacist, and the diagnosis of argyria was not made until 2 1/2 years of heavy usage had passed. "
08/01/1977 - "A case of generalized argyria secondary to topical silver nitrate use on the oral mucosa is described, and the nature and history of argyria reviewed. "

07/23/2019 - "Herein, we present a side-by-side comparison of a picosecond 755-nm alexandrite laser and a Q-switched 1064-nm neodymium-doped yttrium aluminum garnet (Nd:YAG) laser in the treatment of argyria. "
11/01/2015 - "Over the past 6 years, a number of case reports and one case series have described cases of argyria that were successfully treated with a 1064 nm Q-switched (QS) neodymium-doped yttrium aluminium garnet (Nd:YAG) laser; however, a review of these studies has never been reported in the dermatologic literature. "

11/01/2015 - "Over the past 6 years, a number of case reports and one case series have described cases of argyria that were successfully treated with a 1064 nm Q-switched (QS) neodymium-doped yttrium aluminium garnet (Nd:YAG) laser; however, a review of these studies has never been reported in the dermatologic literature. "

01/01/1987 - "The patient under study had developed argyria following injection of silver nitrate as a sclerosant into his varicose veins 41 years ago. "

11/01/2015 - "Over the past 6 years, a number of case reports and one case series have described cases of argyria that were successfully treated with a 1064 nm Q-switched (QS) neodymium-doped yttrium aluminium garnet (Nd:YAG) laser; however, a review of these studies has never been reported in the dermatologic literature. "

08/01/2020 - "Argyria is a rare condition characterized by gray/blue dislocation of the skin caused by chronic exposure to silver salts. "
08/01/2020 - "Argyria, an Unexpected Case of Skin Discoloration From Colloidal Silver Salt Ingestion."
09/01/2015 - "Argyria is a condition characterized by pigmentary changes secondary to exposure to silver salts and its accumulation in skin, mucous membranes and annexes, which typically produces blue or gray-blue spots. "
02/01/2004 - "Argyria has become uncommon as medications containing silver are no longer employed and occupational protection for those with exposure to silver salts has become more refined."
11/02/1966 - "[Argyria in a child following pharyngeal sprays of silver salts repeated for 6 years]."

11/01/2015 - "Each article was reviewed and summarized in a table. A 1064 nm QS Nd:YAG laser offers a novel and effective treatment for argyria. "
06/01/2011 - "A low-fluence Q-switched 1064-nm Nd:YAG laser provided safe and effective treatment for the skin discoloration associated with argyria."
12/14/2020 - "Generalized Argyria Successfully Treated with Q-switched Alexandrite Laser: A Case Report."
10/01/2020 - "Successful treatment of acupuncture-induced argyria using Q-switched 1064-nm Nd:YAG laser."
08/01/2020 - "We also report a case of argyria, which successfully responded to low fluence 1064 nm Nd:Yag laser. "

08/01/2020 - "We found 11 studies that reported laser treatment for argyria. "
01/01/2013 - "QS 1,064 nm laser treatment of argyria is a viable method to restore normal skin pigmentation with no evidence of recurrence over study period. "
08/01/2020 - "The search of the words "argyria and laser" was performed on the March 4, 2020. "
08/01/2020 - "We reviewed all laser treatment options for argyria in the database of the US National Library of Medicine PubMed. "
08/01/2020 - "To review and summarize all reported laser treatment options for argyria patients. "

05/01/2001 - "However, their argyria might be related to their long-term HD therapy because (1) they had been on HD therapy for more than 15 years and the discoloration appeared several years afterward, and (2) the water used for HD was not well processed in the early 1980s in TAIWAN: Argyria should be suspected in chronic HD patients presenting with a diffuse bluish-gray discoloration of the skin and nails and evaluated carefully by skin biopsy."
08/01/1995 - "Management of diffuse tissue argyria subsequent to endodontic therapy: report of a case."
11/01/2007 - "Localized cutaneous argyria presenting as an asymptomatic blue-gray macule has been rarely reported from diverse etiologies including occupational exposures, topical medications, alternative medical therapies, body jewelry, and dental procedures (amalgam tattoos). "
05/01/2001 - "We report two cases of generalized argyria in patients on maintenance hemodialysis (HD) therapy for more than 15 years. "
03/01/2014 - "Dystrophic calcification and accentuated localized Argyria after fractionated carbon dioxide laser therapy of hypertrophic scars."

11/01/2012 - "Cutaneous amalgam tattoo in a dental professional: an unreported occupational argyria."
07/01/2008 - "Interestingly, in the cases of argyria and tattoos, Ag remains in the tissue for a long time without causing harm to the host except pigmentation. "
07/01/1978 - "Amalgam tattoos (localized argyria): a review of the literature."
10/01/1952 - "Amalgam tattoo (localized argyria)."
11/01/2007 - "Localized cutaneous argyria presenting as an asymptomatic blue-gray macule has been rarely reported from diverse etiologies including occupational exposures, topical medications, alternative medical therapies, body jewelry, and dental procedures (amalgam tattoos). "

08/01/2020 - "Laser therapies resulted in almost complete clearing of pigment in argyria. "
11/15/2016 - "Although the condition is benign, patients who are concerned about the cosmetic features of localized cutaneous argyria may benefit from laser therapy.PurposeWe describe the clinical and pathologic findings of two women who developed localized cutaneous argyria. "