Argyria Symptoms, Causes & More
Article Sources
- 1. Wadhera, Akhil, and Max Fung. ‘Systemic Argyria Associated with Ingestion of Colloidal Silver.’ Dermatology Online Journal, 1 Jan. 2005, escholarship.org/uc/item/0832g6d3
- 2. Bracey, Nathan A, et al. ‘Argyria Caused by Chronic Ingestion of Silver.’ CMAJ: Canadian Medical Association Journal = Journal De L'Association Medicale Canadienne, Joule Inc., 5 Feb. 2018, www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5798984/#:~:text=Argyria refers to benign grey,/doi:10.1503/cmaj
- 3. Almurayshid, Abdurrahman, et al. ‘Effective Laser Treatment Options for Argyria: Review of Literatures.’ Wiley Online Library, John Wiley & Sons, Ltd, 3 July 2020, onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/jocd.13549
Prevention
Argyria can be prevented by limiting use of medications, dietary supplements and cosmetics that contain silver. People who work in environments in which they may be exposed to excessive amounts of silver should follow the safety rules and policies at their workplace.
The Mine Safety and Health Administration and Occupational Safety and Health Administration have set a limit of 0.01 mg/m3 for soluble and metallic silver compounds. Limiting sun exposure and wearing high sun protection factor sunscreen may help.
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