Psoriasis: The Fish That Exfoliate Your SkinHow a tiny fish's natural diet became a therapy.

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Ichthyotherapy offers a unique biological approach to treating psoriasis. In certain warm springs, toothless Garra rufa fish, also known as 'doctor fish,' consume dead, scaly skin from patients. This natural exfoliation physically removes psoriatic plaques. This process, described as a tingling micromassage, provides significant temporary relief and can lead to long remission periods, especially when combined with UV light therapy. Some theories suggest the fish also secrete a soothing enzyme, adding to the treatment's effectiveness.