Is tilapia fish skin truly effective for treating burns?

Nov 24, 2025 Source: Cainiu Health

Dr. Liu Wenmin

Introduction

If the burn is mild, such as a superficial second-degree burn with a small surface area, applying tilapia fish skin that meets medical standards over the wound after professional treatment can help protect the wound, reduce the risk of infection, and promote healing, showing certain effectiveness in such cases. However, if the burn is severe or covers a large area, using tilapia fish skin alone cannot meet the treatment requirements and may delay proper medical care.

In general, tilapia skin may have certain auxiliary therapeutic effects for some burn cases, but severe burns require professional medical treatment and cannot be solely relied upon. If in doubt, it is recommended to seek medical advice promptly. The specific analysis is as follows:

If the burn is mild, such as a small-area superficial second-degree burn, after proper medical management, applying medically standardized tilapia skin to cover the wound may help protect the injured area, reduce the risk of infection, and promote healing, showing certain effectiveness in such cases.

However, if the burn is severe—such as deep second-degree or third-degree burns—or covers a large area, using tilapia skin alone cannot meet treatment requirements and may delay proper care. In these situations, timely professional interventions including wound debridement, anti-infection measures, and skin grafting are necessary; tilapia skin cannot replace standard medical treatments.

After a burn occurs, one should first assess the severity. Mild burns can be initially managed and monitored, while severe burns require immediate medical attention. Before using any adjunctive treatment materials, their safety and suitability must be confirmed. Proper wound care during treatment is essential to prevent infections caused by improper self-management.

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