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  • Title: Neurotropic and psychotropic drugs in dermatology.
    Author: Tennyson H, Levine N.
    Journal: Dermatol Clin; 2001 Jan; 19(1):179-97, x. PubMed ID: 11155582.
    Abstract:
    Several psychotropic and neurotropic agents are useful in treating patients with skin diseases such as obsessive compulsive skin manipulation, delusions of parasitosis, generalized pruritus, and post-herpetic neuralgia. The mechanism of action of these agents is based on their interaction with central and peripheral neuronal receptors. The medications discussed in this article include the tricyclic antidepressants, serotonin reuptake inhibitors, naltrexone, pimozide, and gabapentin. The pharmacology, mechanism of action, adverse effects, drug interactions, and monitoring guidelines are outlined for each of these drugs.
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