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The Safety And Efficacy Of Spironolactone Versus Oral Antibiotics For Moderate-Severe Acne In Post-Adolescent Females, Bhav Patel

Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies Capstone Presentations (Center City)

Introduction

• Acne is a common skin condition when the pores are clogged by particles like dead skin or oil, affecting approximately 50 million individuals in the U.S.¹
• Over a third of females experience moderate-severe forms that persist into adulthood and that number seems to be on the rise³
• Persistent moderate-severe acne often requires systemic medications and oral antibiotics are the most frequently prescribed therapy²
• Dermatologists prescribe more antibiotics per provider than any other specialty, and often for longer durations than recommended²
• The inappropriate use of oral antibiotics is contributing to bacterial resistance and disruption of the …

The Impact Of Intralesional 5-Fluorouracil In The Treatment Of Keloid Scars, Madeline Derham

Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies Capstone Presentations (Center City)

Background

- The American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) defines a keloid scar as a type of raised scar extending past the initial area of injury¹

- Approximately 10% of the general population affected - significant risk factors include +family history, darker skin tones, mechanism of injury (burn, surgical)³

- Symptom presentation: pain, pruritus, burning, increased sensitivity³

- Varying existing treatment methods with high resistance and recurrence rates leading to no agreed upon standard approach⁵

• Most widely adopted method currently : intralesional (ILS) steroid ^injection5