Laurell Haapanen

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Laurell Haapanen is the medical editor for Psychiatry Advisor at Haymarket Media. She received an undergraduate degree in communications and master's degree in psychology. Her career has included positions as a technical editor and a mental health clinician.

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Practice Management

Teledermatology Increases Access to Care, But for Which Patients?

Laurell Haapanen

January 2, 2020

A study reveals which patients are benefiting most from integrating dermatologic care through a telemedicine system.

Acne

Systemic Corticosteroids Effective for Acne Fulminans Regardless of Phenotype

Laurell Haapanen

December 30, 2019

Results from a novel study suggest that there is no specific Cutibacterium acnes phylotype associated with acne fulminans, raising the possibility that the mechanism involved in acne fulminans could be more related to abnormal activation of the cutaneous innate immunity.

Acne

Photodynamic Therapy Beneficial for Inflammatory Acne Vulgaris

Laurell Haapanen

December 5, 2019

Photodynamic therapy was shown to have beneficial effects on inflammatory acne vulgaris and can be widely used to treat inflammatory acne vulgaris in clinic.

Dermatitis

Pediatric Atopic Dermatitis Linked to Clinically Significant Mental Health Symptoms

Laurell Haapanen

November 26, 2019

Atopic dermatitis is associated with clinically significant mental health symptoms, but nearly half of children with atopic dermatitis and severe mental health impairments may not receive mental healthcare, suggesting a critical practice gap.

Psoriasis

Major Cardiovascular Events Risk in Plaque Psoriasis Similar Between Biologics and Methotrexate

Laurell Haapanen

November 19, 2019

No differences in the risk for major cardiovascular events were found between etanercept, adalimumab, and ustekinumab in adult patients with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis following short- to medium-term exposure.

Acne

New Combination of Oral Antibiotic and Topical Gel Shows Promise for Severe Acne

Laurell Haapanen

November 14, 2019

Treatment with anti-inflammatory dose doxycycline plus combination adapalene and benzoyl peroxide gel improved symptoms of severe acne, including a reduction in lesion and nodule counts.

Skin Cancer

Indoor Tanning Linked to Increased Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma Risk in Women

Laurell Haapanen

November 12, 2019

The association between cumulative exposure to indoor tanning and the risk for cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma did not vary regardless of age at initiation and duration of use.

General Dermatology

Lasers, IPL Safe for Hair Removal in Pigmented Skin Types

Laurell Haapanen

November 8, 2019

In-office laser devices and intense pulsed light treatments are similar for unwanted hair removal in patients with pigmented skin types; however, investigators note a trend toward greater hair reduction when using lasers.

Acne

Hidradenitis Suppurativa Associated With Increased Risk for Schizophrenia

Laurell Haapanen

November 5, 2019

A tenfold increase in the prevalence of schizophrenia in patients with HS underscores the importance of screening for severe mental illness, as comorbid psychiatric disorders may affect treatment outcomes.

Psoriasis

Tattoos Associated With Low Complication Rate in Patients With Psoriasis

Laurell Haapanen

October 30, 2019

The highest rate of tattoo-related complications is for patients with psoriasis requiring treatment at the time of tattooing.

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