Psychotropic medications are an essential piece to the treatment of psychodermatologic disorders. Patients often refuse psychiatric evaluation, and thus dermatologists are often required to prescribe these medications. Comfort and knowledge of their indications and uses can help dermatologists combat both primary and secondary psychodermatologic pathology. Semin Cutan Med Surg 32:126-129 © 2013 Frontline Medical CommunicationsPsychotropic medications are an essential piece to the treatment of psychodermatologic disorders. Patients often refuse psychiatric evaluation, and thus dermatologists are often required to prescribe these medications. Comfort and knowledge of their indications and uses can help dermatologists combat both primary and secondary psychodermatologic pathology. Semin Cutan Med Surg 32:126-129 © 2013 Frontline Medical Communications