Department of General Medicine, Dr. Pinnamaneni Siddhartha Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Foundation, Chinoutpalli, Gannavaram Mandal, Krishna, India
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Online published on 15 November, 2018.
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.
Argyria, ayurvedic medications, silver
