Argyria: A Rare Case Report
Journal Title: International Journal of Medical Research & Health Sciences (IJMRHS) - Year 2017, Vol 6, Issue 3
Abstract
Argyria 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.
Authors and Affiliations
Venkata Madhav M| Department of General Medicine, Dr. Pinnamaneni Siddhartha Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Foundation, Chinoutpalli, Gannavaram Mandal, Krishna, India, Prathyusha T| Department of General Medicine, Dr. Pinnamaneni Siddhartha Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Foundation, Chinoutpalli, Gannavaram Mandal, Krishna, India, Corresponding e-mail: prathyu.3287@gmail.com, Santikiran S| Department of General Medicine, Dr. Pinnamaneni Siddhartha Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Foundation, Chinoutpalli, Gannavaram Mandal, Krishna, India, Eswar G| Department of General Medicine, Dr. Pinnamaneni Siddhartha Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Foundation, Chinoutpalli, Gannavaram Mandal, Krishna, India
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