Metallic element that in cosmetics can have disinfecting properties; however, prolonged contact can turn skin grayish blue. Silver can be irritating to skin, and can cause silver toxicity (Sources:
Annals of Dermatology and Venereology, February 2002, pages 217–219; and
Critical Reviews in Toxicology, May 1996, pages 255–260).
See
silver sulfadiazine
