Woman goes to a fish spa – so she loses her nails

Mark Blinch / Reuters

• An American goes to a fish spa to get rid of her calluses
• After months of pain, she realizes that she loses her nails

Especially in the summer, when many people want to walk barefoot, Pedicure is an important topic.

So-called fish spas have been prone to getting rid of callus on the feet quickly and effectively.

The feet are immersed in a hot bath containing a lot of small fish are. These then suck the foot and nibble the dead cornea

The fish can cause infection

A report in the scientific journal "Jama Dermatology" shows that things can happen differently.

One 20 year old American has undergone a fish treatment. According to the report, she was suffering for four months before going to the dermatologist.

The diagnosis: onychomadesis. An infection that causes the nails to separate from the nail bed until they fall completely.

Doctors are sure: the fish are to blame. In the report, doctors advise against such treatments. Fish is more than just a customer.

Aquariums are not properly disinfected. Bacteria that cause infections and diseases would spread more quickly.