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1 Argyria-characterised by a metallic, slate-grey or blue-grey pigmentation. 2  The hyperpigmentation is most apparent in the UV-exposed areas of skin, especially the forehead, nose, and hands, as well as mucous membranes. 3  Argyria results from prolonged contact with or ingestion of silver salts.
Back to Index. Hyperpigmentation is a common, usually harmless condition in which patches of skin become darker in color than the normal surrounding skin. This darkening occurs when an excess of melanin, the brown pigment that produces normal skin color, forms deposits in the skin.ack to Index. Hyperpigmentation is a common, usually harmless condition in which patches of skin become darker in color than the normal surrounding skin. This darkening occurs when an excess of melanin, the brown pigment that produces normal skin color, forms deposits in the skin.