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Molecular and Cellular Basis of Hypertrophic Scarring
Introduction Clinically postburn hypertrophic scars (HTS) are elevated, erythematous, pruritic, and inelastic. In addition to poor cosmesis, these scars typically form contractures resulting in dysfunction and discomfort, leading to significant morbidity for burn patients ( Fig. 45.1 ). HTS is…