Psychopharmacology

G Ital Dermatol Venereol. 2018 Aug;153(4):549-556. doi: 10.23736/S0392-0488.18.05978-3. Epub 2018 Apr 18.

Abstract

Most dermatologists evaluate and treat patients with psychological or psychiatric issues related to their skin disease. These patients often require psychopharmacologic therapies. Therefore, it is important for dermatologists to be familiar with psychopharmacologic treatments for diseases that fit into the overlap between psychiatry and dermatology. This review aims to provide a concise overview of psychopharmacology as it applies to dermatology. Psychotropic medications commonly used in psychodermatology, including antidepressants, antipsychotics, and anxiolytics, are reviewed; safety profile and dosing recommendations are discussed.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Dermatology / methods
  • Dose-Response Relationship, Drug
  • Humans
  • Mental Disorders / drug therapy*
  • Mental Disorders / psychology
  • Psychopharmacology
  • Psychotropic Drugs / administration & dosage
  • Psychotropic Drugs / adverse effects
  • Psychotropic Drugs / therapeutic use*
  • Skin Diseases / drug therapy*
  • Skin Diseases / psychology

Substances

  • Psychotropic Drugs