Blue Man Syndrome - Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Which specialist doctor should I consult for blue man syndrome?
A: You should consult a Cardiologist.
Q: What drug causes blue man syndrome?
A: Long term usage of amiodarone causes bluish-grey discoloration of skin, which is known as blue man syndrome.
Q: Can amiodarone cause your skin to become blue?
A: Yes. One of the side effects of amiodarone is that it can cause the skin to turn blue. This is quite rare though.
Q: What are the side effects of amiodarone?
A: Some of the side effects include photosensitivity, blue-gray discoloration of the skin, thyroid dysfunction, corneal deposits, abnormal liver function tests, and bone marrow suppression.
Q: What drugs can turn skin blue?
A: Several drugs can cause the skin to turn blue. Some of them include amiodarone which is used to treat irregular heartbeat; colloidal silver which is used in dietary supplements and ezogabine which is used for seizures.
Q: Can silver cause bluish discoloration of skin?
A: Argyria is a skin condition that causes the skin to appear blue or grey. This happens when the body has been exposed to too much silver. The syndrome can occur as a result of a high-dose or extended exposure to small amounts of silver.
Q: Can bluish discoloration happen in women?
A: Yes. It can happen to anyone with long term usage of amiodarone. However, it is not clear why men are more affected than women.
