Benefits of Garra Fish Pedicures

Ichthyotherapy is practiced in small water tanks where hands and feet are introduced, and hundreds of Garra rufa fish devour hardness, calluses, and soggy dead skin. It is indicated for skin problems such as eczema and psoriasis, regenerating its effect.

Because it has no teeth and feeds only on dead skin, this little fish has a gentle suction and does not cause skin irritation. That's why it has been indicated to remove the scaling of the skin caused by the typical inflammation of psoriasis.

Ichthyotherapy is indicated for various skin problems, such as eczema, psoriasis, and wound healing, as it has a regenerative effect. This therapy, however, is not a substitute for treatment with drugs that help control inflammation and the patient's immune system.

Some clinics provide tanks with Garra rufa for people to soak the injured skin to be treated by the fish. Ichthyotherapy (initially intended to beautify the skin through small fish) has been sought after by patients with psoriasis and people with the most varied skin problems, such as acne, eczema corns, dry skin, and even for aesthetic purposes. It can be used, for example, to remove nail cuticles and dead skin that accumulates on the heels. In addition, through the massage that Garra rufa applies when sucking, blood circulation is improved, relaxes the feet and hands, and hydrates the skin in depth. It should not be forgotten that in the hands and feet are all the body's nerve endings, in addition to the reflex points, with which the benefit extends to the entire body.

Studies performed in Turkey and Austria suggested a beneficial effect of fish spa therapy, or ichthyotherapy, on psoriasis.

Although the treatment with asian fish seems natural and innovative, there are some essential precautions to be taken to avoid aggravating the skin disease. One of them is to make sure the treatment is done with the right fish. There are fish of species very similar to Garra rufa; the main difference is that the pedicure fish does not have teeth. If you go for treatment in a place that substitutes one fish for another, your psoriasis will get worse.

There are, therefore, interesting points in this new natural treatment, in addition to not having contraindications, as long as the fish are Garra rufa (which do not have teeth) and that, in addition, the basic rules of this technique are complied with (water hygiene it's essential). However, the precautions to be taken are also not few. The best way is to always talk to your dermatologist before trying a new treatment.