19 citations
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February 2012 in “International Journal of Urology” This review discusses gender identity disorder in Japan, highlighting the high prevalence and challenges in accessing appropriate treatment, and calls for wider understanding among medical professionals.
10 citations
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August 2022 in “Journal of clinical sleep medicine” This study found that transgender or gender-nonconforming youth experience higher odds of sleep disorders compared to cisgender peers, but gender-affirming therapy may reduce these odds.
June 2023 in “JMIR dermatology” This study highlights the importance of clearly differentiating between gender identity and biological sex in dermatology research to ensure respectful treatment of patients and improve study accuracy, especially considering skin disease disparities and the underrepresentation of transgender and nonbinary individuals.
This article discusses the importance of accurately differentiating gender identity and biological sex in dermatology research and provides no new clinical results, highlighting a need for clearer guidance for researchers.
3 citations
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August 2021 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This study reported that facial hair is a crucial aspect of gender identity and transition for transmen, with a majority dissatisfied with their current facial hair despite testosterone therapy.
12 citations
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November 2018 in “JAMA Dermatology” This content only provides information about the JAMA Dermatology publication platform and reports no research results.
2 citations
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October 2022 in “Frontiers in genetics” This case report describes a 46-year-old Italian woman with congenital adrenal hyperplasia who experienced significant improvements in physical and psychological health after receiving a delayed diagnosis and subsequent treatment.
15 citations
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December 2019 in “Aesthetic Surgery Journal” This study found that there is a low prevalence and wide variability in U.S. insurance coverage for ancillary gender surgeries, with specific criteria often required for favorable coverage.
January 2024 in “JEADV clinical practice” This study reviewed research on the psychosocial effects of gender-affirming dermatology treatments in transgender populations, finding mostly positive associations but noting significant limitations and the need for more comprehensive studies to clearly understand these effects.
December 2025 in “Ethnologia Fennica” In this study, Johanna Latva explored attitudes towards women's baldness and documented women's experiences of hairlessness in Finland, though specific results from the research were not reported in the abstract.
December 2022 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” This article discusses the role of dermatopathologists in addressing healthcare inequities faced by transgender patients and reports no new clinical findings; it emphasizes the importance of accurate data management to prevent misdiagnosis and insurance issues.
5 citations
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April 2007 in “Popular Communication” This article examines how makeover television programs reflect and reinforce patriarchal ideals of beauty and identity in women's body image, without presenting new empirical findings.
30 citations
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July 2023 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” This article emphasizes the need for dermatology to treat gender identity, gender, and sex as distinct factors, aiming to improve patient-specific risk assessment and treatment alignment, and highlights a research gap in distinguishing sex and gender as separate risk factors in the field.
475 citations
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January 2016 in “International Review of Psychiatry” This review discusses genderqueer and non-binary identities and explores how mental health professionals can support these marginalized communities, but it reports no new findings.
Dermatologists help detect gender-based violence by identifying skin signs of abuse.
November 2023 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This review presents European expert guidelines for diagnosing androgenetic alopecia across genders but reports no new clinical findings; it emphasizes the importance of trichoscopy for differentiating similar conditions.
2 citations
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July 2024 in “International Journal of Transgender Health” This study reviewed literature on dermatological changes in transgender and gender diverse individuals during gender affirming medical transition, identifying risks like acne and hypertrophic scars, and provided tailored care recommendations for health professionals.
April 2018 in “Routledge eBooks” This article discusses the assumptions linking sex, gender identity, gender role, and sexual orientation, highlighting that these inferences are often incorrect, but it reports no new empirical results.
November 2021 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study found that numerous long-term effects of SARS-CoV-2 were significantly associated with age and gender, while race, income, and education had limited significance.
1 citations
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December 2022 in “BMC Public Health” In this study, among over one million COVID-19 patients, several long-term effects were identified, with age and gender commonly associated, while other social determinants showed limited significant associations.
27 citations
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November 2021 in “Scientific Reports” This study used bioinformatics to explore molecular differences in testicular and ovarian responses to SARS-CoV-2, identifying genes that could be associated with sex differences in infection outcomes.
131 citations
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September 2010 in “The Laryngoscope” This study found that forehead feminization significantly contributes to recognizing female gender and reported that feminizing forehead cranioplasty is a safe procedure with a low complication rate.
9 citations
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May 2024 in “Journal of Clinical & Translational Endocrinology” This review examines existing evidence on the efficacy and safety of gender affirming hormone therapy in relation to Gender Affirmation Surgery, but reports no new clinical results.
1 citations
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April 2022 in “Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery” This article reviews the current understanding and rising prevalence of gender incongruence, detailing the authors' extensive experience with gender affirmative surgeries, but reports no new clinical data.
54 citations
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June 2018 in “Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry” This narrative review presents composite cases of individuals undergoing gender-affirming care, illustrating varied outcomes without reporting new clinical results or systematic findings.
19 citations
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August 2018 in “Clinics in plastic surgery” This review discusses surgical techniques for facial and neck modifications in gender dysphoria and reports no new clinical outcomes.
September 2023 in “Fides et Ratio” This paper reviews the current lack of evidence on the safety and effectiveness of gender-affirming therapies in minors with gender dysphoria, highlighting ethical and legal concerns, including possible long-term consequences such as infertility.
June 2023 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” In this study, the researchers reported an increase in transgender patients seeking hair restoration procedures in their clinic, with the most common interventions including hairline lowering, facial hair restoration, and body hair transplantation.
5 citations
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September 2021 in “Southern African Journal of Hiv Medicine” The guideline provides healthcare professionals in South Africa with instructions for comprehensive, multidisciplinary gender-affirming care, including HIV prevention and treatment for transgender and gender diverse individuals.
August 2025 in “American Journal of Case Reports” In this case report, researchers describe a 13-year-old phenotypic female with 46,XY karyotype, previously misdiagnosed with androgen insensitivity syndrome, who was later identified to have 17-beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 3 deficiency, underscoring the importance of genetic and hormonal tests for accurate diagnosis of sex development disorders.