Androgenetic Alopecia in Gender Minority Patients

    November 2019 in “ Dermatologic Clinics ”
    Dustin H. Marks, Maryanne M. Senna
    Studysummary This study highlights the importance of clinicians understanding the effects of gender-affirming hormones like testosterone, estrogen, and antiandrogens on hair growth, to effectively diagnose and treat androgenetic alopecia in gender minority patients.
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