In 2018, almost one in six adults were prescribed antidepressants,1 with the number of prescriptions for antidepressants in England nearly doubling in the past decade.2 Antidepressants treat a range of conditions and, for the majority, the benefits far outweigh the potential side effects.
However, for a few, this medication can affect their skin and bodies in unexpected ways. It is estimated that skin reactions caused by psychotropic drugs are twice as frequent as those caused by other drugs.3 For these patients, it can be particularly troublesome because they are already feeling low in themselves. It is also important to consider body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) patients who are frequently prescribed antidepressants and likely to be severely impacted by any such side effect.4 As such, it is important for aesthetic practitioners to be aware of the best ways to assess and treat patients on…
