Argyria is caused by a buildup of silver in the body, which discolors the skin. Symptoms: The main symptoms of argyria are the skin developing a bluish-gray or gray tint, the fingernails growing ...

Causes: Argyria is caused by the ingestion of — or exposure to — silver or silver-containing compounds. The silver accumulates in the body and thus turns the skin and nails bluish-gray.

Blue man syndrome, also known as argyria, can occur from long-term amiodarone use however was initially seen in silver toxicity. Significant bluish discoloration of the skin can is seen.

Rarely, ocular problems and a bluish discoloration of the skin can occur causing “blue man syndrome.” This can also occur from silver nitrate ingestion, or as a rare genetic disorder.

Far from a one-off oddity, in 2007 press reports described Paul Karason as a “blue man” after he attempted to cure sinus and skin problems by ingesting a homemade silver chloride solution ...