uses of gold in medicine

Gold  has been used in medicine since the ancient times. It  has been in use for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis for quite some time. It has been very effective in reducing stiffness as well as the pain.The use of gold for beauty treatments today is no longer a novel idea.Modern medical research has revealed that gold helps to stimulate re-growth of skin cells and fight the degradation of collagen.Gold is also found to have high resistance against bacteria, which makes it very effective in fighting common infections. It has also been helpful in the treatments of cancer.Other applications of gold in medicine include treatment for the following health conditions: rheumatoid arthritis, heart disease, and HIV. Many diseases such as smallpox, measles and skin ulcers were treated and it is also used  in an eye surgery procedure to correct a condition, known as Lagophthalmos, where eyelids cannot be fully closed.Thus, it has a great importance in todays world and is very helful in every sector.