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At the genetic level, alleles such as HLA-DRB1*15, HOX gene family, and high-frequency mutation genes including MUC4 constitute the foundation of congenital susceptibility; at the epigenetic level, reduced DNA methylation and imbalanced m6A modification promote fibrosis by regulating target genes such as COL1A1. In core signaling pathways, TGF-\u03b2\/Smad, MAPK\/ERK, PI3K\/AKT\/mTOR, and Wnt\/\u03b2-catenin pathways form a cross-talk network, driving persistent activation of fibroblasts and excessive extracellular matrix deposition. Characteristics of the immune microenvironment include M2-like macrophage polarization, Th17\/IL-17 axis activation, and chronic low-grade inflammation maintained by inflammatory factor networks such as CXCL12. Regarding metabolic reprogramming, keloid cells exhibit \u201cWarburg effect\u201d features, prioritizing aerobic glycolysis while suppressing oxidative phosphorylation, alongside ferroptosis resistance and abnormal sphingolipid metabolism. 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