Recently, the treatment of skin diseases with the help of Garra Ruhf fish that relate to the carp family has recently gained great popularity. The dimensions are very small, the length of the body of the largest fish is approximately 15 cm. Garra Rufa fish live in thermal sources of Turkey, as well as in the waters of Euphrates and Tiger.
The fish are famous for the fact that they produce a unique enzyme that slows down the processes of cell division, and they feed on dead cells that are constantly formed on the surface of the skin. This feature of fish is used in dermatology and cosmetology to treat complex skin diseases, such as eczema, atopic dermatitis on the face or psoriasis.
How is psoriasis treatment with fish?
First, a patient suffering from psoriasis is placed for a while in therapeutic warm water, where the skin softens. From this moment, the fish get down to their business – they eat all dead and old cells on the skin. Including, they eat completely and those scales that constantly appear in the foci of development of psoriasis, and also treat psoriatic plaques with their enzyme. After the procedure, the skin of a patient suffering from psoriasis is perfectly cleansed, scales stop appearing, as a result, complete access to the sun and water to the skin opens up full.
During the eating of dead cells and scales of the Garra Ruf fish, the micromassage of the skin is also carried out, which has a positive psychological effect. Therefore, both patients with skin problems and completely healthy people often go to such procedures. Micromassage has a positive relaxing and relaxing effect on the patient.
Indications for the treatment of Garra Rufa fish
This unusual cosmetic procedure is indicated in the presence of the following skin diseases:
– ichthyosis;
– red flat lichen;
– atopic dermatitis (children’s eczema);
– fungal diseases of the lower extremities;
– chronic dermatitis;
– acne;
– Rosacea;
– neurodermatitis;
– psoriatic arthropathy;
– vitiligo;
– Hyperkeratosis.
Garra Rufa Pisces Treatment. Contraindications
The fish have a positive therapeutic effect on the skin and the human body, which is noticeable immediately. This suggests that cleansing the skin of fish is a serious cosmetic procedure with certain contraindications.
So, it is recommended to refuse the treatment of Garra Ruf fish in the presence of thrombophlebitis, malignant neoplasms, red lupus and psoriatic erythroderma.
If the doctor has prescribed such cosmetic procedures for the treatment of diseases, then for the entire medical period it is necessary to refuse to drink alcohol and smoking.