Argyria mimicking a blue nevis: Dermoscopy features

Maria Leonor Enei; Francisco Mac Edo Paschoal; Rodrigo Valdés

doi:10.1590/abd1806-4841.20132022

Argyria mimicking a blue nevis: Dermoscopy features

Maria Leonor Enei, Francisco Mac Edo Paschoal, Rodrigo Valdés

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Abstract

Argyria is a rare disease caused by prolonged skin contact with silver. Localized cases have been described regarding the use of topical medications, and trauma with objects containing this metal such as acupuncture needles and jewelry. Clinically, a macule or a patch, round or oval, appears in the infected area, with a characteristic bluey-gray color. To our knowledge this is the first time that this clinical condition has been described through the use of dermoscopy.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	452-455
Number of pages	4
Journal	Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia
Volume	88
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1590/abd1806-4841.20132022
State	Published - May 2013
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Argyria
Blue
Dermoscopy
Nevus

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