Garra Rufa, also known as Doctor Fish or the Surgeon fish have been used
to treat psoriasis, eczema and other skin disorders for years in their
homelands of Turkey, Iran, Syria, and Iraq. They are fresh water fish
which only eat the affected tissue and leave the healthy skin to
continue growing.
A member of the carp family, these little
nibblers originate from Turkey, where they have long been revered for
their healing powers. People with skin conditions like psoriasis, which
causes red, scaly patches on the skin, were some of the first to use the
treatment, finding the fish provided temporary relief.
In recent years the treatment has spread from Turkey to spas in
Europe, Asia and North America. But in the U.S., it has been banned in
14 states due to sanitation concerns.
In Canada, regulation vary across the country, falling under the provinces and their local public health units.
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