What is Kalaohylaxis?

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Definition and Causes

  • Kalaohylaxis is not mentioned in the provided studies, however, argyria is discussed as a condition characterized by blue to slate-grey discoloration of the skin and/or mucus membranes caused by deposition of silver granules 1, 2, 3, 4.
  • Argyria can be caused by long-term ingestion of ionized silver solutions or exposure to airborne silver particles 1, as well as ingestion of homemade colloidal silver solution 2 or topical application of silver salts 4.

Related Conditions

  • Anaphylaxis is a severe clinical presentation of acute systemic allergic reactions, but it is not related to kalaohylaxis or argyria 5.
  • There is no information available on kalaohylaxis in the provided studies, suggesting that it may not be a recognized medical condition or may be a term that is not commonly used in medical literature.

Treatment and Management

  • Argyria can be treated with a 1064 nm Q-switched Nd:YAG laser, which offers a novel and effective treatment for the condition 1.
  • The use of epinephrine auto-injectors is important in the treatment of anaphylaxis, but it is not relevant to the treatment of argyria or kalaohylaxis 5.

References

1
Research

1064 nm Q-switched Nd:YAG laser for the treatment of Argyria: a systematic review.

Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology : JEADV, 2015

2
Research

Argyria secondary to ingestion of homemade silver solution.

Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 2005

5
Research

World allergy organization anaphylaxis guidance 2020.

The World Allergy Organization journal, 2020

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