title: Psychotropic agents in dermatology.
abstract: In this article, relatively detailed explanation of the use of selected psychopharmacologic agents is given along with their dermatologic and psychodermatologic indications. For a more complete description of the use of these medications, the reader is advised to consult standard textbooks on psychopharmacology and the Physician's Desk Reference. It should be emphasized that psychiatric consultation should be obtained whenever feasible. Yet for a significant proportion of psychodermatologic patients who refuse psychiatric input, the judicious use of these medications may provide much-needed assistance in their recovery from psychodermatologic disorders.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, University of California, San Francisco Medical Center.
authors.forename: J Y
authors.initials: JY
authors.lastname: Koo
mesh_terms: D001008:Anxiety Disorders / Q000150:complications / Q000188:drug therapy*; D003863:Depression / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy*; D006801:Humans; D009771:Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder / Q000150:complications / Q000188:drug therapy*; D011618:Psychotic Disorders / Q000150:complications / Q000188:drug therapy*; D011619:Psychotropic Drugs / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000209:etiology*
chemical_list: D011619:Psychotropic Drugs