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Mary V Seeman¹

¹Department of Psychiatry, University of Toronto. mary.seeman@utoronto.ca

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Antipsychotics can cause side effects impacting physical appearance, such as weight gain and skin issues. Addressing these appearance-related adverse effects is crucial for patient well-being and treatment adherence.

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Area of Science:

Psychiatry
Dermatology
Pharmacology

Background:

Antipsychotics are vital for schizophrenia symptom management.
Adverse effects impacting physical appearance are under-discussed in psychiatric literature.

Purpose of the Study:

To review antipsychotic side effects affecting physical attractiveness.
To propose management strategies for these appearance-related issues.

Main Methods:

Conducted a narrative review of PubMed literature.
Searched for "antipsychotic side effects" and "attractiveness" with terms like "weight," "skin," and "hair."

Main Results:

Antipsychotics can cause weight gain, dry mouth, bad breath, cataracts, hirsutism, acne, and voice changes.
Effects on gait, tics, spasms, and incontinence may also impact attractiveness.

Conclusions:

Clinicians must recognize the significance of appearance-related side effects for patients.
Proactive planning of preventive and therapeutic strategies is essential early in treatment.