13 citations
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July 2019 in “Pediatric dermatology” This review addresses dermatologic health disparities in sexual and gender minority adolescents, highlighting the need for improved pediatric dermatologic care; it does not report new clinical results.
January 2024 in “JMIR Dermatology” Few dermatology programs mention gender-affirming care, highlighting a need for better training and visibility.
In this study, researchers found that gender-diverse individuals experience higher depression and anxiety levels than cis-gender heterosexuals and exhibit lower hair cortisol levels, suggesting a potential link to health disparities possibly driven by trauma-, fatigue-, and pain-related conditions.
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December 2020 in “Journal of Genetic Counseling” This review outlines best practices for providing culturally competent care to transgender patients and discusses considerations for assessing disease risk, but reports no new research findings.
August 2025 in “Journal of Affective Disorders” This study found that gender-diverse individuals experienced higher depression and anxiety levels alongside lower cortisol concentrations, resembling profiles typical in trauma and pain-related conditions.