Skin on Drugs: Psychotropic Compounds in Cutaneous Biology
International Journal of Molecular Sciences June 26, 2026 M. Fernández‐guarino, Nicolás Yagüe-septién, Laura Marín-ochoa et al.
Recent evidence reveals that several psychotropic compounds exert significant biological effects on the skin through neurochemical and immunomodulatory pathways. Cannabinoids such as tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) show potent anti-inflammatory, antipruritic, and anti-aging properties when applied topically, and may hold therapeutic potential. Antidepressants, particularly fluoxetine (Prozac), have...