Skin donation in high demand as people seek treatment for wounds in Bengaluru

The city is witnessing a surge in demand for skin donations due to more burn injuries and road accidents. Due to the lack of awareness among the public about skin donation, the Karnataka Skin Bank, the state’s first government skin bank, has only 11 thousand square centimeters of skin in stock currently. This skin can be used for 6 to 15



patients. 

During the Diwali season, instances of burn injuries tend to increase, contributing to the higher demand for skin. Hospitals and medical colleges actively contribute to the skin bank to meet the requirements. If the number of skin donors does not increase, there is a possibility of a significant gap between demand and supply in skin donation and transplantation.