title: Successful treatment of argyria using a low-fluence Q-switched 1064-nm Nd:YAG laser.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  Argyria is a rare skin disease caused by cutaneous deposits of silver granules as a result of exposure to silver substrates or ingestion of silver salt. This pigmentation change causes cosmetic problems, and there was previously no recognized effective treatments for argyria.
  
  
  OBJECTIVE
  To evaluate the treatment effect of a low-fluence Q-switched 1064-nm Nd:YAG laser on argyria.
  
  
  METHODS
  Case report of a 49-year-old with a history of ingestion of a colloidal silver solution daily for approximately one year as a traditional remedy.
  
  
  RESULTS
  After seven sessions of treatment, the patient's skin color returned to normal.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  A low-fluence Q-switched 1064-nm Nd:YAG laser provided safe and effective treatment for the skin discoloration associated with argyria.
authors: Department of Dermatology, Eulji General Hospital, College of Medicine, Eulji University, Seoul, Korea.
authors: Tae Young
authors: TY
authors: Han
authors: Hee Sun
authors: HS
authors: Chang
authors: Hyun Kyung
authors: HK
authors: Lee
authors: Sook-Ja
authors: SJ
authors: Son