Hydrargyrosis L81.8

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Definition
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Characteristic grey-blackish pigmentation of the areas treated with long-term mercury-salt-containing eye ointments or creams against freckles by deposition of mercury-containing particles.

Therapy
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Discontinuation of preparations containing mercury. Putting make-up over the pigment surfaces, e.g. with camouflage.

Note(s)
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Preparations containing mercury were formerly used in ophthalmologic drugs and bleaching creams.

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Dyschromia; Mercury intoxication;

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Camouflage;

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020