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. 2013 Jan;58(1):61-4.
doi: 10.4103/0019-5154.105311.

Relevant issues in pharmacotherapy of psycho-cutaneous disorders

Sreyoshi Ghosh  1 , Rishikesh V Behere, Psvn Sharma, S Savitha
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Relevant issues in pharmacotherapy of psycho-cutaneous disorders

Sreyoshi Ghosh et al. Indian J Dermatol. 2013 Jan.

Abstract

Psychiatric disorders frequently co-occur with dermatological conditions and psychotropic agents may be indicated in treating the underlying psychiatric symptoms. Use of psychotropics can be associated with significant cutaneous adverse effects as well as drug interactions with pharmacological agents used in treatment of the dermatological conditions. Knowledge of indication, contraindication, side effects, and interactions of psycho-tropics is essential for the practicing dermatologist in managing psycho-dermatological conditions. This review aims at discussing relevant issues in pharmacological management of psycho-cutaneous disorders.

Keywords: Pharmacotherapy; psychodermatology; psychotropics.

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