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Atomoxetine Induced Skin Picking: A Case Report
1Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Düzce University Faculty of Medicine, Düzce, Turkey.
Clinical Neuropharmacology
|February 28, 2020
Summary
Atomoxetine (ATX), used for ADHD, may cause skin picking disorder in children. This case report highlights a potential side effect requiring further investigation into ATX
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry
- Neuroscience
- Dermatology
Background:
- Skin picking disorder (dermatillomania) involves repetitive skin picking causing lesions.
- It is classified under Obsessive Compulsive and Related Disorders.
- Atomoxetine (ATX) is a selective norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor for ADHD.
Observation:
- An 8-year-old male with ADHD developed skin picking behavior.
- This behavior emerged during treatment with Atomoxetine (ATX).
Findings:
- This is the first reported case of skin picking behavior associated with Atomoxetine (ATX) treatment.
- The mechanism may involve ATX's effect on norepinephrine and dopamine levels.
Implications:
- Clinicians should be aware of skin picking as a potential adverse effect of ATX.
- Further research is needed to determine the frequency and underlying mechanisms of ATX-induced skin picking.
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