Characterizing Dermatological Conditions in the Transgender Population: A Cross-Sectional Study

    January 2022 in “ Transgender health ”
    Suthinee Rutnin, Poonkiat Suchonwanit, Chaninan Kositkuljorn … Teerapong Rattananukrom
    Studysummary This study found that gender-affirming hormone therapy in transgender men increased acne and male pattern hair loss, while in transgender women, it led to melasma and female pattern hair loss.
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