Why Blue People Really Exist

Terry Larch
freaklore

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Now this scientifically known condition, is referred to as Methemoglobinemia. This unusual disorder, gives people a blue look to their skin. Dating back to the mid-19th century…medical doctors learned that silver can turn some areas of the skin, along with other body tissues either grey or blue-grey.

The medical term is referred to as Argyria. This happens when the body has been exposed to elements of silver or silver dust. Argyria is a very rare medical condition. The disorder can be inherited or caused by exposure to certain drugs. Anesthetic chemicals found in benzocaine and xylocaine are examples of this.

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In more modern times, one man became well known for having this rare condition his name is Paul Karason. Before his death on September 23, 2013 he appeared in a number of television interviews. Paul died when he was 62 years old, after suffering a fatal heart attack and stroke.

Paul wasn’t born this way, he gradually turned blue over time from using distilled water with colloidal silver and salt. He also attempted to treat his condition by using a silver salve on his face. Paul suffered from a sinus condition, acid reflux, dermatitis issues among other problems.

While it isn’t confirmed, research points that argyria causes a reduction to the kidneys — along with night vision problems, due to rods in someone’s…

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