Comments on: Fish Pedicures and The PedEgg For Scaly Feet

By: Trish

Trish — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 06:04:11 +0000

I received an email today from my daughter who is serving a Christian LDS mission in Udon Thani Thailand. She wrote about this crazy thing she did today getting her ‘feet nibbled on by these little fishies’! She said it was very ticklish at first, but then was quite relaxing and she loved it! We had to laugh– I think it’s great and would be quite an experience!

By: greg clark

greg clark — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 15:30:35 +0000

I live in Thailand. Had m first little fishy experience today. Hundreds of of small fish nibbled my feet and did a great job cleaning them and getting rid of the dead skin and bacteria. It tickles at first but then I got used to it. I always have problems with my feet so I plan to do this regularly. I paid them approx. 6 dollars or 200 thai baht for 30 minutes.

By: shell

shell — Sun, 23 Aug 2009 15:40:56 +0000

@Jami The fact for one that the fist are STARVED, and there is no way to sanitize it hello did you read the whole article!!????? Do you want the same fish that ate on someones fungus foot to come over and mow on your elbows?? that is nasty!!!

By: Ann S

Ann S — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 17:23:30 +0000

Taking care of your feet can be easy, I find that everyday scrubs in the shower make a difference, and then moisturizing after can keep the dry scaly feet at bay. Having fish swimming around your feet eating the dead skin may seem disgusting to some, I think that it may feel relaxing. If you are not prepared to do the daily routine of maintaining your feet this can be an alternative, no teeth no harm done.

By: deepak

deepak — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 12:35:38 +0000

yea these practices have been tried for many years..with or without success for various diseases..as far as foot is concern pumice stones is the best and easy and cheap..

hahah no way to sterilize fish oh funny… but yea Jami is somewhat right nothing is sterilize.. why…? because atleast we might not die from skin disease or infection so we people take is loosely.. Its our responsibility to go to a licensed practioners or expert not just the roadside spas and clinic …

If you take prophylaxis before any procedure then you are always at the safe side.

By: Jami

Jami — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 14:29:22 +0000

I have to say I’m a bit shocked people are so grossed out by this. In a world where there’s facials made from things like bird poop and – “laboratory created” sperm, whatever that is – why all the uproar over fish? Especially since, like I said, this isn’t a new thing.

Okay, using them for feet is new. But people have used them for years for various skin problems.

Anyway, those metal tools aren’t that sterile either. Nor are the foot spas. I got a bad infection from a pedicure and now refuse to have them done. My sister-in-law actually lost her toenail due to an infection from a pedicure. And I should point out she’s a type 1 diabetic so that made it even more critical!

By: BIO

BIO — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 17:59:21 +0000

I am yet to try that where I’m residing now. There is a fish park here where that is offered.

By: Dr S

Dr S — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 10:11:22 +0000

That is seriously gross. And unethical towards the fishies.

By the way, I’m very impressed that as a guy, you know about Jimmy Choo Zip Gladiators. Well done!

By: Jessica Allison

Jessica Allison — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 07:10:38 +0000

I have nightmares about this!

By: Jami

Jami — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 22:46:21 +0000

What strikes me is that using fish to eat dead skin isn’t new. I remember about ten years ago watching a news report about a place where they have pools full of these fish that people can swim in and let the fish eat dead skin all over their bodies. The idea was that it was a treatment for eczema and psoriasis. Having tried everything for the dark, dry skin on my elbows and knees, including rubbing them with lemons and in one desperate attempt, taking the PedEgg to them (OUCH!) I’d be willing to try the fishes.