Fish Pedicure

In the world of ichthyotherapy, where aquatic creatures work their magic on our skin, the goal is clear: to rid us of dead and dry skin, providing relief not only for those with parched epidermis but also for those battling skin disorders like psoriasis.
Enter the diminutive Middle Eastern Garra rufa, affectionately known as the doctor fish. These members of the carp clan may lack traditional teeth, but they possess a remarkable talent for nibbling away at human feet, aiding in the healing process.
They're like underwater therapists, delicately sucking away at our skin.
Picture this: you dip your feet, or if you're feeling particularly adventurous, your entire body, into a toasty pool teeming with hundreds of these eager, minnow-sized therapists.
They zoom in on your roughest, flakiest, or scabbiest patches, gnawing them away to unveil a fresh, rejuvenated layer beneath. It's like emerging from a spa treatment, feeling revitalized, polished, and positively radiant.
While the healing powers of these fish were first recognized in 19th-century Turkey, it's only in recent years that the concept has gained widespread popularity, spreading across Japan, China, Turkey, and Europe as a favored treatment method.