Argyria: A Case Report and Review of Recent Advances
Argyria is a rare dermatological condition characterized by a bluish-gray discoloration of the skin and mucous membranes due to the deposition of silver particles. This case report describes a 48-year-old male with generalized argyria following prolonged exposure to silver utensils and cupping. The case highlights clinical presentation, dermoscopic findings, diagnostic challenges, and recent advances in the understanding and management of argyria.
Authors
- Mona Sharma (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4416-507X)
- Kiran Sethi
- Priyanka Hemrajani
Institutions
- Employees State Insurance Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences and Research (IN)
- Lok Nayak Jai Prakash Narayan Hospital (IN)
- ESI - Post Graduate Institute of Medical Science and Research (IN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Advances in Skin & Wound Care
- Published
- 2026-06-09
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1097/asw.0000000000000480
- Primary Topic
- Contact Dermatitis and Allergies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00