The Use of Fish Skin (Tilapia) in Burn Patients as a New Therapy Under Study

Tilapia skin is an attractive and viable option for the treatment of second third degree burns in patients. Several studies have shown that tilapia has antibacterial anti-inflammatory properties promote wound healing reduce pain inflammation burn In addition, readily available, inexpensive a low probability disease transmission. Compared to other options, such as grafts, high success rate promoting healing. More research needed fully establish efficacy safety burns, but current results are promising suggest may be cost-effective treatment.