Rajkot woman’s ‘skin donation’.

KEY POINTS :

• The first woman deceased, Muktaben Nenshibhai Kakkad, donated skin in Rajkot.
• So far, six people from Skin Bank have been given skin and revived.
• The donated skin of the deceased can be preserved for five years.
• The son donated the skin of his old mother passed away at 98, to save the burnt man’s life.

Donated skin can also be applied to skin that has been burned and to ulcers that do not heal.

One person’s skin is helpful to five to six people

We have often heard of Dehdan. However, modern medical technology can also save the skin of a dying person.

 This skin can be used to treat burns. People who get burnt in the fire often have to undergo dressing. In addition, those who have sores on their hands and feet also need exceptional skincare.

In Rajkot, a unique case of donating the deceased’s skin has come to light. Manaharbhai Kakkad, a well-known businessman here, has donated his mother’s skin to save skin life for the burnt people.

 Just last week, his mother, Muktabahen Nenshibhai Kakkad, passed away at 98. On the one hand, Manaharbhai was saddened by the loss of his mother, but in such a difficult moment, he decided to donate his mother’s skin to save the life of a burnt person. This is the first woman and the third donor in Skin Bank, four months ago. Before this, both were men.

Manaharbhai

Kakkad, a native of Rajkot and now running his own business in Mumbai, said from a study that one person’s skin could save many lives. So after the dying of his mother, he decided to save the lives of others.

 In this regard, the trustee of Jan Kalyan Trust, Umeshbhai Mehta, says that there is still awareness among the people for eye donation and body donation. But there is still very little awareness for skin donation.

One person’s skin is helpful to five to six people

 The skin that is taken is kept at -80 degrees. This has to be processed. Donated skin can also be applied to skin that has been burned and to ulcers that do not heal.

 The skin can be preserved for five years. One person’s skin can be helpful to five to six people. It can be taken up to 6 hours after the death of any person – Dr. Nidhi Parekh, Medical Officer Skin Bank.