research Medical Options for Care of Gender Diverse and Transgender Youth
Early medical support for transgender youth is important for their health, with low regret for gender-affirming hormone use and a need for knowledgeable care providers.
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research Gender Surgery Beyond Chest and Genitals: Current Insurance Landscape
Most insurance companies do not cover extra gender-affirming surgeries, with coverage being low and inconsistent.
research What Surgeons Need to Know About Gender Confirmation Surgery When Providing Care for Transgender Individuals
Surgeons must understand the full care process for gender confirmation surgery to help transgender individuals effectively.
research Cultural Sensitivity and Challenges in Management of the Transgender Patient With End-Stage Renal Disease in Transplantation
Healthcare providers need better understanding and cultural sensitivity to improve care for transgender patients with kidney failure needing transplants.
research Dermatologic Care for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Persons
LGBT individuals have unique skin health needs, including higher STD risks and side effects from gender-affirming treatments, requiring dermatologists to offer knowledgeable and culturally competent care.
research Evaluation of Healthcare for Transgender Veterans
The healthcare for transgender veterans could be better with a more unified team approach.
research Male, Female, Other: Transgender and the Impact in Primary Care
Healthcare providers need better education and resources to give competent and sensitive care to transgender patients.
research Evaluating the Psychosocial Impact of Gender-Affirming Dermatology Treatments: A Systematic Review
Gender-affirming dermatology treatments generally improve mental well-being for transgender individuals, but more research is needed.
research Characterizing Dermatological Conditions in the Transgender Population: A Cross-Sectional Study
Hormone therapy in transgender individuals can increase acne and affect hair growth and loss.
research Dermatologic Care of the Transgender Patient
Hormone therapy and surgeries for transgender individuals affect their skin and hair, requiring specific dermatologic treatments and respectful care.
research Testosterone Therapy for Transgender Men: Effects and Safety
Testosterone therapy in transgender men has both desired effects like increased muscle mass and potential health risks such as higher cardiovascular risk.
research Dermatologic Care of Hair in Transgender Patients: A Systematic Review of Literature
Hormone therapy increases facial and body hair in transgender men, while hair removal improves well-being in transgender women, but cost is a barrier as insurance often doesn't cover it. Dermatologists can use various treatments for these hair issues.
research Considerations in Genetic Counseling of Transgender Patients: Cultural Competencies and Altered Disease Risk Profiles
Genetic counselors should be culturally skilled and aware of transgender patients' unique health risks and needs.
research Issues in Transgender Dermatology: A Systematic Review of the Literature
The review highlights the need for more research on transgender dermatology, the role of dermatologists in gender affirmation, and the effects of hormone therapy on skin and hair.
research Medical Care for Children and Adolescents with Gender Dysphoria and Gender Inconsistency in Light of Current Recommendations: How to Implement the 'Primum Non Nocere' Principle?
The safety and effectiveness of gender-affirming treatments for children are uncertain, with potential long-term risks like infertility.
research Associations Between Transition-Specific Stress Experience, Nocturnal Decline in Ambulatory Blood Pressure, and C-Reactive Protein Levels Among Transgender Men
Stress from being transgender is linked to higher blood pressure at night and more inflammation, which may affect heart health.
research Understanding and Addressing Hair Disorders in Transgender Individuals
Hormone therapy affects hair growth in transgender individuals, with testosterone potentially causing hair loss in trans men and estrogen reducing facial/body hair in trans women; treatment options vary.
research Management of Transgender Patients in Critical Care
Transgender patients in critical care need better-trained medical staff and specific guidelines.
research Dermatological Considerations for Transgender and Gender Diverse Patients: An Australian Perspective
Dermatologists are essential in helping transgender and gender diverse patients with skin and hair issues related to gender affirmation and hormone therapy.
research Managing Dermatologic Effects of Gender-Affirming Therapy in Transgender Adolescents
Gender-affirming therapy can cause skin issues like acne and hair loss in transgender adolescents, and more research is needed on its dermatological effects.
research Treatment of Male Pattern Baldness with Botulinum Toxin: A Pilot Study
Botox increased hair count in men with baldness and might work by improving scalp blood flow.
research Combined Hormonal Contraception and Venous Thromboembolism
Birth control pills increase the risk of blood clots, especially within the first year and with certain types.
research Innovative Method of Alopecia Treatment by Autologous Adipose-Derived SVF
The document concludes that using a person's own fat cells (SVF) can significantly increase hair thickness and density, suggesting it could be a promising treatment for hair loss.
research An Affirming Approach to Caring for Transgender and Gender-Diverse Youth
The document advises health care providers on how to support transgender and gender-diverse youth with appropriate care and referrals.
research A Philosophy and Strategy for Surgical Hair Restoration
Scalp reduction gives the most natural result for significant crown baldness, despite potential complications, and a systematic approach to surgical hair restoration results in few complications and high graft survival.
research Dermabrasion
Dermabrasion improves skin appearance by removing the top layer to promote healing.
research Orientation of Multi-Hair Follicles in Nonbald Men: Perpendicular Versus Parallel
Most men's multi-hair follicles naturally stand perpendicular to a line from the top of their head, which is important for natural-looking hair transplants.
research Co-Sponsored by the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery: Live Surgery Workshop XI: Advancing the Industry of Hair Restoration, March 2–5, 2005, Orlando
research A New Advance in Baldness Surgery Using Platelet-Derived Growth Factor
The study found that using growth factors from a person's own blood may help improve hair growth in baldness surgery.
research Commentary: Hair Transplantation for Reconstruction of Scalp Defects Using Artificial Dermis
Artificial dermis used for hair transplantation can reconstruct scalp defects effectively without the need for tissue expansion.