Abstract | BACKGROUND:
Argyria results from silver accumulation in the skin. It is a stressful condition for patients due to skin discoloration. In the past, no effective treatments were available. However, it has been recently reported laser treatments showed promising results. AIM: To review and summarize all reported laser treatment options for argyria patients. METHODS: We reviewed all laser treatment options for argyria in the database of the US National Library of Medicine PubMed. The search of the words " argyria and laser" was performed on the March 4, 2020. RESULTS: CONCLUSION:
Laser therapies resulted in almost complete clearing of pigment in argyria. 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. Additionally, our case achieved excellent results even in one session of low fluence Q-switched Nd:Yag laser, though we need to ensure pain control during the laser treatment.
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Authors | Abdurrahman Almurayshid, Sujin Park, Sang Ho Oh |
Journal | Journal of cosmetic dermatology
(J Cosmet Dermatol)
Vol. 19
Issue 8
Pg. 1877-1882
(Aug 2020)
ISSN: 1473-2165 [Electronic] England |
PMID | 32538530
(Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article, Review)
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Copyright | © 2020 Wiley Periodicals LLC. |
Topics |
- Argyria
(etiology)
- Humans
- Laser Therapy
- Lasers, Solid-State
(therapeutic use)
- Pigmentation Disorders
- Treatment Outcome
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