Ann Dermatol.  2013 Nov;25(4):511-512. 10.5021/ad.2013.25.4.511.

An Effective Modality for Argyria Treatment: Q-Switched 1,064-nm Nd:YAG Laser

• Park SW
• Kim JH
• Shin HT
• Lee KT
• Lee JH
• Lee DY
• Lee JH
• Yang JM

• KMID: 2265078
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5021/ad.2013.25.4.511

Abstract

No abstract available.

MeSH Terms

Argyria*

Figure

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  Fig. 1 (A) Blue-gray pigmentation of the face. (B) Significant improvement after three sessions of laser treatment. Black dotted rectangle displays the untreated area.

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  Fig. 2 Round, tiny brown-black granules deposited in the area surrounding the eccrine glands (arrows).

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