Abstract

Hypertrophic scar is a pathological repair result of excessive accumulation of extracellular matrix after skin damage, which affects the appearance and function of patients with varying degrees. The degree of scar formation is directly related to the strength of inflammatory reaction during wound healing, and excessive or prolonged inflammatory response increases the incidence of hypertrophic scars. Interleukin-6 (IL-6) is a pleiotropic cytokine that is involved in regulating the fibrotic network composed of fibroblasts, macrophages, keratinocytes, and vascular endothelial cells, and is closely related to the formation of hypertrophic scars. This article reviews the role of IL-6 and its signaling pathway in hypertrophic scar formation.

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