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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.
Most significant factor in skin color. Produced by melanocytes in the stratum basale. Two forms: eumelanin=brownish black and pheomelanin= A reddish yellow sulfur containing pigment these determine the different shades of skin. People of different skin colors have the same number of melanocytes.