Burn treatment

A group of medical professionals from the José Frota Burn Institute in Fortaleza, Brazil, did the study and created the novel technique. Selected members of the Tilapia genus are tropical fish that are most frequently seen in Africa. The researchers found that tilapia skin can speed up the healing process and is equivalent to human skin in terms of hydration, regenerative collagen, and disease resistance. Tilapia skin can minimize the need for painkillers and hasten wound healing, which can cut medical expenses by up to 75%.

Before usage, the fish scales will be removed and the skin of the fish properly sanitized. Radiation treatment is used to further disinfect the fish skin after it has been sterilized. After that, it may be kept in the fridge for up to two years before being chopped into pieces and used on the burn to be used instead of a bandage. The researchers hope this method of treating burns will encourage businesses to use tilapia skin for medical purposes.