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    Glossary Doxepin

    tricyclic antidepressant also used for anxiety and insomnia

    Doxepin is a tricyclic antidepressant commonly used to treat depression, anxiety, and insomnia. It is also available as a topical cream (under the brand name Zonalon) to alleviate itching associated with certain skin conditions.

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      research Scalp Dysesthesia

      63 citations , March 1998 in “Archives of Dermatology”
      This study describes a new condition called scalp dysesthesia in 11 women, most of whom experienced symptom improvement with low-dose antidepressants.

      research A case of neurodermatitis circumscipta of scalp presenting as patchy alopecia

      11 citations , January 2013 in “International Journal of Trichology”
      This article reports a case of neurodermatitis where a combination of intralesional steroids, oral doxepin, and psychotherapy resulted in complete symptom remission and hair regrowth, highlighting the importance of addressing emotional factors in treatment.

      research Psychotropic Medications and the Skin

      8 citations , April 2015 in “Advances in Psychosomatic Medicine”
      This review discusses the complex relationship between psychotropic medications and the skin, focusing on cutaneous side effects, dermatologic uses, and psychiatric disorders with skin manifestations, but reports no new findings.