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Argyria

Argyria (ISV from Greek: αργύρος argyros silver + -ia) is a disease caused by the ingestion of elemental silver, silver dust or silver compounds. The most dramatic effect of argyria is that the skin is colored blue or bluish-grey. Argyria may be found as generalized argyria or local argyria. Argyrosis is the corresponding condition related to the eye. The condition is believed to be permanent. Most recent cases are due to the over consumption of home made colloidal silver as an alternative medicine.

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