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GlossaryPsychotropic Drugs

substances that alter brain function to affect mood and behavior

Psychotropic drugs, also known as psychotropic medications or psychopharmaceuticals, are substances that affect the mind, emotions, and behavior by altering brain function. They are commonly used to treat mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, and bipolar disorder. These drugs work by influencing neurotransmitters, the chemicals in the brain that transmit signals between nerve cells.

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research Cutaneous Drug Reactions

1 citations , January 2010 in “Elsevier eBooks”

Any drug can cause skin reactions, but antibiotics, NSAIDs, and psychotropic drugs are more common, with some reactions being life-threatening.

research Trichotillomania: A Case Report with Clinical and Dermatoscopic Differential Diagnosis with Alopecia Areata

14 citations , February 2017 in “Anais brasileiros de dermatologia/Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia”

Trichotillomania is often misdiagnosed as alopecia areata and can be treated effectively with N-acetylcysteine and psychotropic drugs.

research Drug-Induced Gynecomastia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Clinical Trials

4 citations , December 2021 in “Archivio italiano di urologia andrologia”

Certain drugs, especially antiandrogens and spironolactone, significantly increase the risk of gynecomastia.

research Update on Psychodermatological Disorders

5 citations , February 2010 in “Expert Review of Dermatology”

Treating both the mind and skin together, especially by managing stress, can greatly improve outcomes for skin disorders linked to psychological issues.

research Alopecia and Drugs: Exploring the Link Between Medications and Hair Loss

March 2014 in “Turkderm”

Some medications can cause hair loss, and it's important to track when the hair loss starts after taking a new medication.

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community Telogen Effluvium/Chronic TE and immune-related hair loss advice

4 upvotes 7 years ago

Chronic Telogen Effluvium can be managed by avoiding inflammatory foods, exercising, staying hydrated, and using supplements like krill oil, saw palmetto, or licorice root. Minoxidil is discouraged due to its cost and potential for worsening hair loss, while castor oil is recommended to strengthen hair roots and reduce shedding.

community Pyrilutamide is literally my only hope

in Chat 91 upvotes 3 years ago

Considering treatments for hair loss, including Minoxidil, Finasteride, RU58841, Fluridil and Pyrilutamide. The user is weighing the risks of taking unapproved medication before it has been mass produced.

community Reminder: You cannot donate blood if you are taking Fin or Dut

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 727 upvotes 1 year ago

You cannot donate blood if you are taking finasteride or dutasteride due to potential risks to pregnant women. Finasteride has a shorter wait time to donate blood compared to dutasteride, and both oral and topical forms can disqualify you from donating.

community Been on Propecia since 1997, recently switched to Topical Finasteride.. follow for updates, or to ask any questions about 23 years on Propecia.

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 105 upvotes 5 years ago

User spent 23 years on Finasteride with side effects like weight gain and reduced libido. Switched to topical Finasteride, side effects reduced and waiting for results.

community 21M Started young, treated early, but non-responder to dht blockers

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 61 upvotes 8 months ago

A 21-year-old male uses minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride for hair loss but still experiences progression with high DHT levels. Suggestions include increasing dosages, checking for deficiencies, considering a hair system, or consulting a specialist.