Fish pedicures 'may increase risk of spreading infections'

People with weak immune systems or underlying medical conditions are at increased risk of infection from controversial fish pedicures, experts have warned.

Fish pedicures 'may increase risk of spreading infections'

People with weak immune systems or underlying medical conditions are at increased risk of infection from controversial fish pedicures, experts have warned.

Questions have been raised in recent months over the beauty craze which sees customers place their feet in tanks of water containing dozens of tiny Garra Rufa fish which nibble on dead skin.

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