What Are the Benefits of Colloidal Silver on Acne?
Colloidal silver is composed of submicroscopic silver particles suspended in liquid and can be taken internally or sprayed on the face. Colloidal silver manufacturers claim that colloidal silver reduces acne due to its immune-boosting and anti-bacterial properties. Does this Spark an idea?
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Use
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Colloidal silver is available both as a spray---which is applied to affected areas of the face---and in liquid form that is meant to be taken internally.
Acne Benefits
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Colloidal silver manufacturers claim that its anti-bacterial properties function like a natural antibiotic to reduce acne by killing the bacteria that contributes to acne growth.
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History
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Proponents of colloidal silver claim that silver has been used as a healing agent since ancient times. Before the discovery of penicillin in the late 1930s, colloidal silver was used against infectious diseases.
Effectiveness
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Medical professionals question the effectiveness of colloidal silver for treating acne or other conditions. The Mayo Clinic's website notes the absence of scientific studies to verify the health benefits of colloidal silver.
Dangers
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When taken over a long period of time, colloidal silver can build up in the tissues, resulting in a irreversible blue-grey discoloration of the skin called argyria, according to the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine. Additional side effects may include kidney damage, seizures and fatigue.
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