TLDR Accurate gender and sex assessment in dermatology is essential for respectful and precise patient care.
Accurate assessment of gender identity and biological sex in dermatology research is crucial as conflating or poorly distinguishing them undermines patient respect and study accuracy. Clearer guidance is needed for health care researchers, especially given the notable disparities in skin disease rates, skincare practices, literature representation, and the persistent underrepresentation of transgender and nonbinary patients.
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April 2019 in “Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinics of North America” Transgender patients need proper skin care, especially when undergoing hormone treatments, to manage issues like acne and hair loss.
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April 2010 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Men are more likely to get infectious skin diseases, while women are more prone to autoimmune and pigment-related skin conditions, influenced by biological and environmental factors.
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June 2023 in “JMIR dermatology” The conclusion is that recognizing the difference between gender identity and biological sex is crucial in dermatology to improve patient care and research accuracy.
Accurate gender and sex assessment in dermatology is essential for respectful and precise patient care.
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