Apart from using drugs, creams and moisturizers there is a very innovative way of curing Psoriasis. Spa's in Turkey and some Spa's in Germany use fish to cure the disease. The Cyprinion Macrostomus and The Garra Ruffa also Known as Doctor Fish, are used to cure Psoriasis. The treatment involves taking a dip in a hot water pool containing theses fish. Theses colorful fish nibble the area of the skin affected by the disease. Initially it is slightly painfully but after 2 to 3 days the feeling of fish nibbling at your skin is very pleasurable. The recommended duration of treatment is 8 hours per day. Consuming thermal spring water in plenty on an empty stomach is essential during the treatment. Any type of medication while taking the Spa treatment should be avoided.

Doctor Fish method has become popular and even patients with rheumatic and neurological diseases are also resorting to it. The fish licking your body feels like a micro massage initially and changes to a tingling sensation once you get used to it. The younger fish feed on your skin flakes.

Kangal Fish Springs in Turkey is a unique spa offering this treatment. Although a few people have reported a complete cure this treatment is temporary to the extent that the patients have to revisit the Spa in a few months on reoccurrence of symptoms.