Melasma in a Transgender Woman

    November 2018 in “ American journal of otolaryngology
    Laura Garcia‐Rodriguez, Jeffrey H. Spiegel
    TLDR Transgender women on estrogen therapy can develop melasma and need proper skin care.
    The document discussed a case of melasma in a transgender woman, highlighting the occurrence of this skin condition in the context of hormone therapy. The authors noted that melasma, typically associated with hormonal changes, can also affect transgender individuals undergoing estrogen therapy. The study emphasized the need for awareness and appropriate dermatological care for transgender patients. There were no conflicts of interest or financial disclosures from the authors, and no additional contributors or research support were involved in this work.
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