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Blue skin.

Authors :
Amber, Kyle T.
Winslow, Caroline Y.
Styperek, Andrew
Schwartz, Peter H.
Shiman, Michael I.
Elgart, George
Source :
International Journal of Dermatology. Mar2014, Vol. 53 Issue 3, p275-276. 3p.
Publication Year :
2014

Abstract

The article describes the case of a 62-year-old man who presented with a five-year history of a blue discoloration of his fingernails, face, and body. His current treatments included carvedilol, lisinopril, spironolactone, ferrous sulfate and metformin. He was diagnosed with argyria which is caused by chronic exposure to products containing silver.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00119059
Volume :
53
Issue :
3
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
International Journal of Dermatology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
94514852
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1111/ijd.12344