Open AccessRelevant issues in pharmacotherapy of psycho-cutaneous disorders
Author(s) -
Sreyoshi Ghosh,
Rishikesh V. Behere,
Prakash Chandra Sharma,
Savitha Soman
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
indian journal of dermatology/indian journal of dermatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.395
H-Index - 36
eISSN - 1998-3611
pISSN - 0019-5154
DOI - 10.4103/0019-5154.105311
Subject(s) - medicine , contraindication , pharmacotherapy , dermatological diseases , adverse effect , dermatology , psychiatry , intensive care medicine , alternative medicine , pharmacology , pathology
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.