The Role of Sex and Gender in Dermatology: From Pathogenesis to Clinical Implications

    François Lagacé, Kathleen D’Aguanno, Connor Prosty, Alexandra Laverde‐Saad, Leila Cattelan, Lydia Ouchene, Sarah Oliel, Geneviève Genest, Philip Doiron, Vincent Richer, Abdulhadi Jfri, Elizabeth O’Brien, Philippe Lefrançois, Mathieu Powell, Linda Moreau, Ivan V. Litvinov, Anastasiya Muntyanu, Elena Netchiporouk
    TLDR Understanding sex and gender differences can improve personalized dermatology care.
    The article emphasizes the importance of distinguishing between gender identity, gender, and sex in dermatology to improve patient care, particularly as more individuals identify as non-binary or transgender. It highlights the lack of studies that treat sex and gender as separate risk factors in dermatology, suggesting that recognizing these distinctions can aid in better risk stratification and treatment alignment with patient values. The authors propose that this approach could guide future prevention strategies that are tailored to individual patients rather than relying on a one-size-fits-all method.
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