Introduction to Women's Health Therapeutics in Dermatology: Special Edition of the International Journal of Women's Dermatology

March 2017 in “ International Journal of Women's Dermatology ”

Jenny E. Murase

hormonal therapies alopecia polycystic ovarian syndrome female-patterned hair loss biologic agents acne melanoma psoriasis PCOS hair loss biologics

TLDR This special edition focuses on the unique aspects of treating skin conditions in women, including during pregnancy and in diverse populations like women of color and transgender patients.

The editorial from the International Journal of Women's Dermatology introduces a special edition focused on women's health therapeutics in dermatology, covering a wide range of topics such as skin disease management during pregnancy and lactation, hormonal therapies for acne and alopecia, conditions like polycystic ovarian syndrome, vulvar skin disease, and the dermatologic care of transgender patients. It emphasizes the complexities of treating pregnant patients, particularly with conditions like melanoma and psoriasis, and the need for updated information on the safety of new treatments like biologic agents. The editorial also discusses the increasing need for awareness of the unique dermatologic needs of women with skin of color and transgender patients, as well as the importance of understanding hormonal therapies for conditions like female-patterned hair loss and acne. The edition includes 10 articles that reflect the broad spectrum of dermatologic health issues in women and aims to highlight therapeutic challenges and management strategies for these conditions.

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