Inflammation as an orchestrator of cutaneous scar formation: a review of the literature

• 作者: Traci A.Wilgus
• 来源期刊: 整形与美容研究（英文版）
• 年，卷（期）: 2020,（10）
• 所属期刊栏目: Review
• 页码范围: 23-40
• 页数: 18页
• 语种: 英文
• DOI: 10.20517/2347-9264.2020.150

摘要

Inflammation is a key phase in the cutaneous wound repair process. The activation of inflammatory cells is critical for preventing infection in contaminated wounds and results in the release of an array of mediators, some of which stimulate the activity of keratinocytes, endothelial cells, and fibroblasts to aid in the repair process. However, there is an abundance of data suggesting that the strength of the inflammatory response early in the healing process correlates directly with the amount of scar tissue that will eventually form. This review will summarize the literature related to inflammation and cutaneous scar formation, highlight recent discoveries, and discuss potential treatment modalities that target inflammation to minimize scarring.