title: [Psychotropic treatment of psychodermatologic disorders].
abstract: Psychotropic drugs act by correcting the chemical changes associated with mental disorders and their symptoms. The use of such drugs in medical specialties other than psychiatry is not new and has been growing since a relationship has been demonstrated between mental states and the skin. Besides the so-called psychodermatoses, there are many skin diseases directly related to stress. For this reason, and in view of the reluctance of many patients to consult a psychiatrist, all dermatologists should have a basic understanding of the pharmacology and use of psychotropic drugs.
authors.affiliation: Servicio de Dermatología, Hospital Universitario Son Dureta, Palma de Mallorca, España. juan.escalas@ssib.es
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Escalas
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Guerra
authors.forename: M C
authors.initials: MC
authors.lastname: Rodríguez-Cerdeira
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000150:complications / Q000188:drug therapy*; D011619:Psychotropic Drugs / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000523:psychology
chemical_list: D011619:Psychotropic Drugs