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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 The Role of Biotransformation Processes in Mediating Interactions Between Psychotropic Drugs and Natural Products

2 citations , April 2020 in “Journal of Mind and Medical Sciences”

Psychotropic drugs can interact with natural products, affecting their effectiveness and safety.

research Changes in Growth and Distribution of Hair Associated with Psychotropic Drug Use

6 citations , October 1997 in “CNS Drugs”

Psychotropic drugs can cause hair loss or excessive hair growth.

research Psychotropic Treatment of Psychodermatologic Disorders

3 citations , January 2010 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas”

Psychotropic drugs can help treat skin conditions affected by mental health, but dermatologists must use them carefully due to side effects and patient concerns.

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 Psychoactive Drugs and Skin

12 citations , June 2003 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology”

Some psychoactive drugs can cause skin reactions, with carbamazepine having a higher risk, and stopping the drug and seeing a dermatologist is important.

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