The Prevalence of Androgenetic Alopecia with Hormone Therapy in Transgender Men: A Systematic Review and Single-Arm Meta-Analysis

    September 2024 in “ Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology ”
    Marcos R. G. de Freitas, Melissa Burla, Larissa Hespanhol, Caroline Cristine Almeida Balieiro, Sabrina Wantowski, Patrícia Coutinho, Pablo Silva, Lilia Maria Lima de Oliveira
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    TLDR Many transgender men on testosterone therapy experience hair loss.
    This systematic review and single-arm meta-analysis evaluated the prevalence of androgenetic alopecia (AAG) in transgender men undergoing testosterone therapy. The study found that a significant proportion of transgender men on hormone therapy experience AAG, highlighting the need for dermatological monitoring and management to improve their quality of life.
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