Medical Treatment With Colloidal Silver

Colloidal silver is a liquid suspension of silver particles. It is used as an alternative medical remedy. There are no medical studies that are conclusive that colloidal silver is beneficial for medical use, according to the Mayo Clinic (see link in References). However, many people use it and take it regularly.

Health Tonic

• Many people take colloidal silver daily as a health tonic, according to the Mayo Clinic. They maintain that is helps them feel good and stay well.

Bacterial Diseases

• Colloidal silver is used to treat and ward off bacterial disease by those who practice alternative medicine (see link in References). It is used to fight fungi, parasites, protozoa and viral infections.

Acne

• Colloidal silver is also used to to treat acne. Colloidal soaps claim to moisturize, sanitize and soften the skin.

Nail Fungus and Athlete's Foot

• Colloidal silver is also used to treat athlete's foot. It is used to clear up nail fungus and ringworm.

Dandruff

• Colloidal silver is also used to treat dandruff. It is used in the treatment of eczema, psoriasis and atopic dermatitis.

Side Effect

• A most prominent and disturbing side effect of colloidal silver is a condition called argyria, according to the Mayo Clinic (see link in References). This causes the skin to take on a blue-gray tint or overall color.