Demetris Skourides
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Demetris Skourides has a total of 4 co-authors. Here are the top co-authors by number of shared publications:
- Beata J. Havaki-Kontaxaki
Department of Psychiatry, University of Athens, Eginition Hospital, Athens, Greece
1 shared publication - George N. Papadimitriou
University of Athens
1 shared publication - Panagiotis Ferentinos
Second Department of Psychiatry, Attikon General Hospital, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
1 shared publication Vassilis P Kontaxakis
Athens University Medical School, First Department of Psychiatry, Eginition Hospital, Athens, Greece
1 shared publication
Latest Publications
- Open Access
- 20 January 2009
- Published by Springer Nature in Annals of General Psychiatry
- Vol. 8 (1) , 2
Isotretinoin and psychopathology: a review
Isotretinoin, a synthetic oral retinoid that is used against severe nodulocystic acne, has been associated with various psychiatric side effects such as depression, suicidality and psychotic symptoms. A great number of reports on its effects have been published since its introduction into the market. However, a causal relationship has not been established and the link between isotretinoin use and psychiatric events remains controversial. The present paper reviews the available evidence regarding the association of isotretinoin and psychiatric side effects. All published material reporting psychiatric side effects following isotretinoin treatment, including case reports, case series, reports from adverse drug event reporting systems, prospective surveys and retrospective case-control studies, are presented. In addition, the neurobiology of the retinoids and possible biological mechanisms that may lead to psychopathology are described.
- 20 January 2009
- Published by Springer Nature in Annals of General Psychiatry
- Vol. 8 (1) , 2
Open AccessIsotretinoin and psychopathology: a review
Isotretinoin, a synthetic oral retinoid that is used against severe nodulocystic acne, has been associated with various psychiatric side effects such as depression, suicidality and psychotic symptoms. A great number of reports on its effects have been published since its introduction into the market. However, a causal relationship has not been established and the link between isotretinoin use and psychiatric events remains controversial. The present paper reviews the available evidence regarding the association of isotretinoin and psychiatric side effects. All published material reporting psychiatric side effects following isotretinoin treatment, including case reports, case series, reports from adverse drug event reporting systems, prospective surveys and retrospective case-control studies, are presented. In addition, the neurobiology of the retinoids and possible biological mechanisms that may lead to psychopathology are described.