Turkey's flesh eating fish relieves skin diseases

At a health spa in Turkey, a so-called 'doctor fish' is used to treat certain skin diseases. Measuring just a few centimeters the Garra Rufa fish feed on patches of skin affected by psoriasis, an itchy, flaky skin condition and sufferers from around...

At a health spa in Turkey, a so-called 'doctor fish' is used to treat certain skin diseases.

Measuring just a few centimeters the Garra Rufa fish feed on patches of skin affected by psoriasis, an itchy, flaky skin condition and sufferers from around the world come to stay at a clinic in Kangal for this unique therapy.

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