Argyria
Description
Argyria or argyria - a disease caused by long-term deposition in the body of the silver compounds, silver dust, colloidal silver or silver nanoparticles.
Is characterized by strong irreversible pigmentation of the skin, which takes a silvery or bluish-gray. The development of argyria has been reported in cases of uncontrolled and irrational use of funds based on silver. There are also cases of argyria among workers engaged in the production and processing of silver.
In small doses, safe connection despite the fact that silver can be deposited in the tissues of the body. However cosmetic defect, which manifests itself gray-blue color of the skin and mucous membranes and remaining life can cause significant psychological discomfort.
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