Scar-localized argyria secondary to silver sulfadiazine cream.

Abstract

Silver sulfadiazine cream is a topical antibacterial agent that combines the antibacterial effects of both silver and sulfadiazine. Its reported cutaneous side effects include hypersensitivity reactions, allergic contact dermatitis, erythema multiforme, and systemic argyria. We report the case of a patient who had localized argyria develop in a scar after the use of silver sulfadiazine cream. In this case, the silver sulfadiazine cream was applied to and argyria developed within a postsurgical wound and area of severe contact dermatitis.

• Authors: Nina Myerson Fisher, Elizabeth Marsh, Rossitza Lazova
• Journal: Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology (J Am Acad Dermatol) Vol. 49 Issue 4 Pg. 730-2 (Oct 2003) ISSN: 0190-9622 [Print] United States
• PMID: 14512929 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Anti-Infective Agents
• Anti-Infective Agents, Local
• Povidone-Iodine
• Silver Sulfadiazine

Topics

• Administration, Cutaneous
• Aged
• Anti-Infective Agents (therapeutic use)
• Anti-Infective Agents, Local (administration & dosage, adverse effects, therapeutic use)
• Argyria (etiology, pathology)
• Coronary Artery Bypass
• Dermatitis, Contact (drug therapy, etiology)
• Drug Hypersensitivity (etiology)
• Humans
• Postoperative Complications (drug therapy)
• Povidone-Iodine (adverse effects)
• Silver Sulfadiazine (administration & dosage, adverse effects, therapeutic use)