Dermatologic Surgery· 2016Q2
Keloids and Hypertrophic Scars: Pathophysiology, Classification, and Treatment
- 672citations
- Q2SCImago
- 2016year
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Keloid and hypertrophic scars result from dysregulated wound healing with excessive collagen formation, causing cosmetic and functional issues. While their exact pathophysiology is unknown, cytokines like IL-6, IL-8, and IL-10, and growth factors such as TGF-beta and PDGF are implicated.
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