Abstract:Objective To discuss the effect of recombinant human epidermal growth factor (rhEGF) combined with lattice laser on skin barrier function and Toll-like receptor 2 (TLR2) level in patients with acne scars. Methods From January 2014 to December 2015, 60 patients with acne scars were selected for this study in our hospital and the patients were randomly divided into study group (30 cases) and control group (30 cases). The control group was given lattice ultra pulse CO2 laser treatment, the study group received rhEGF gel for external use after lattice ultra pulse CO2 laser treatment. The curative effect, TLR2 expression rate of CD14+ monocytes in peripheral blood and skin barrier function of the patients were compared. Results The total effective rate of the study group was significantly higher than that of the control group (93.33% vs. 70.00%, P < 0.05). After treatment, the TEWL and a value of the two groups were reduced, more significantly in the study group than in the control group (P < 0.05);the pH value was reduced in the two groups, was lower in the study group than in the control group (P > 0.05); the corneous layer water content of the two groups was increased and significantly higher in the study group than in the control group (P < 0.05). After treatment, the total score of lactic acid stimulation test and protein content of the two groups were decreased, more obviously in the study group than in the control group (P < 0.05). After treatment,the TLR2 expression rate of the two groups was reduced, and was significantly lower in the study group than in the control group (P < 0.05). The incidences of scar hyperplasia, pigmentation and persistent flush of the study group were significantly lower than those of the control group (P < 0.05). Conclusions rhEGF combined with lattice laser is effective for acne scars. It can reduce the expression of TLR2, improve skin barrier function, lower the incidences of adverse reactions, is worthy of application.