A Rare Case of Localized Argyria on the Face

Publikation

A Rare Case of Localized Argyria on the Face

Wissenschaftlicher Artikel/Review - 13.02.2019

Isak Verena, Beerli Tobias, Cozzio Antonio, Flatz Lukas

Zitation

Isak V, Beerli T, Cozzio A, Flatz L. A Rare Case of Localized Argyria on the Face. Case Rep Dermatol 2019; 11:23-27.

Art

Wissenschaftlicher Artikel/Review (Englisch)

Zeitschrift

Case Rep Dermatol 2019; 11

Veröffentlichungsdatum

13.02.2019

ISSN (Druck)

1662-6567

Seiten

23-27

Kurzbeschreibung/Zielsetzung

Due to its antibacterial actions, silver sulfadiazine is widely used as a topical agent in the treatment of wounds, including burns. Widespread or prolonged topical application of silver sulfadiazine dressings can lead to argyria including systemic symptoms due to the resorption of silver. Here, we report a patient experiencing localized argyria due to sunlight exposure after topical use of silver sulfadiazine cream on his face.