Transcript Lauren Tran ACCUTANE dR. KARAN SRA MD DERMATOLOGICAL

Lauren Tran
Accutane: My Journey
Dr. Karan K. Sra, MD
The Dermatological Association of Texas
ISM Health Science Fall 2014
Mrs. Click R.N
*Some information in this presentation comes from
outside sources.
Dr. Karan K. Sra, MD
 Dr. Sra completed her
undergraduate training at the
University of Texas in Austin
and graduated with honors. She
attended medical school at the
University of Texas Medical
Branch at Galveston with an
internship and a Dermatology
residency. Before completing
her training, she was a part of
the clinical trials at the
Department of Dermatology at
the University of Texas Medical
branch at Galveston and Center
for Clinical Studies in Houston.
"Karan K. Sra, MD, FAAD." dermtexas. Dermatological Association of Texas, n.d.
Web. 12 Oct. 2014. <http://dermtexas.com/about-us/
karan-k-sra-md-faad/>.
What is ISM?
 ISM is an abbreviation for Independent Study
Mentorship
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Multi- Disciplinary
Health Science
 Students are given the opportunity to choose a career
based on their interests
 Students also choose a mentor that fits into their desired
field in order to assist them on their project as well as
provide an introduction to their profession
 At the end of the semester, the students showcase their
knowledge of their project topic at the Career Fair
What is Acne?
 Acne is a skin condition that occurs because:
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Hair follicles are blocked due to oil (sebum: produced form
sebaceous glands) and dead skin cells
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Overproduction of sebum (puberty)
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Buildup of bacteria
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Collection of dead skin cells
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Face, chest, back, neck, and shoulders
The different types of Acne
 Non-inflammatory lesions
 Comedones (blackheads and whiteheads)- created when the
openings of hair follicles are clogged and blocked with sebum,
dead skin cells, and occasionally bacteria
 Inflammatory lesions
 Papules- raised bumps (signal of inflammation/infection)
 Pustules (pimples)- red and tender filled with pus at the tips
 Nodules- large and solid lumps beneath the surface of the skin
 Cysts-(the most painful) boil-like infections usually cause
scarring
Facts vs. Myths
 Factors that could worsen acne:
 Hormones (especially during puberty)
 Certain medications
 Diet
 Myth factors
 Fried foods (greasy)
 Chocolate
 Dirty skin
Treatments for Acne
 Topical medications
 Epiduo
 Differin
 Oral medications
 Antibiotics (Solodyn)
 Oral contraceptives (Ortho Tri-Cyclen)
 Laser and light therapy
 Cosmetic procedures (chemical peels or
microdermabrasion)
Dehn, Elizabeth. Epiduo. Digital image. Beautybets.com. N.p., 30 July 2013. Web. 12 Oct. 2014
What is Accutane?
 Isotretinoin
 “Last resort pill” (if other medications aren’t
effective)
 Powerful medication that is used to treat severe acne
(mainly cystic)
How does Accutane work?
 Vitamin A derivative
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Dramatically reduces size of the sebaceous glands (35%-58%) and the
amount of oil production (about 80%)
Reduces amount of bacteria
Slows down the process of skin cell production inside the pore
(prevents clogged skin)
Anti-inflammatory properties
Accutane. Acne. Dan Kern, n.d. Web. 12
Oct. 2014. <http://www.acne.org/
accutane.html>.
Temporary side effects
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Bone/joint pain
Burning and dryness of eyes
Nosebleeds
Dry nostrils
Extremely dry lips
Peeling skin
Increased reaction to UV protection
Diminished night vision
Fatigue
Slow healing of cuts and sores
My Accutane journey
 I tried all sorts of medications and none of them were effective
Topical treatments (Epiduo and Differin)
 Oral medications (Solodyn- antibiotic)
 Birth control (Ortho Tri-Cyclen)
 My dermatologist Dr. Sra, introduced me to Accutane
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Month 1
May 2014
Month 5
October 2014
Project Completion
 Finish my Accutane cycle (hopefully by the end of
December)
 Record and take more pictures for my product
 Conduct more research
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Current events about Accutane
Controversies
Collect data
Conclusion
 I would like to thank:
 Dr. Sra
 My parents
 Mrs. Click
Work Cited
 Acne. Dan Kern, n.d. Web. 12 Oct. 2014.
<http://www.acne.org/ accutane.html>.
 "Acne." Mayo Clinic. Mayo Foundation for Medical
Education and Research, n.d. Web. 12 Oct. 2014.
<http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseasesconditions/acne/ basics/treatment/con-20020580>.