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    GlossaryPsychotropic Drugs (Psychotropic Medications)

    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 Alopecia Due to Psychotropic Medications

      37 citations, May 1999 in “Annals of pharmacotherapy/˜The œannals of pharmacotherapy”
      Some psychotropic medications can rarely cause hair loss, and stopping these drugs usually reverses the condition.
      Dermatologic Side Effects of Psychotropic Medications

      research Dermatologic Side Effects of Psychotropic Medications

      31 citations, October 2013 in “Psychosomatics”
      Psychotropic medications can cause skin reactions, including severe conditions like SJS and TEN, and it's important for psychiatrists to recognize and manage these side effects.
      Psychotropic Medications and the Skin

      research Psychotropic Medications and the Skin

      8 citations, April 2015 in “Advances in Psychosomatic Medicine”
      Psychotropic medications can cause skin problems but also treat some skin conditions.
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