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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.

Hormone therapy in transgender women can affect hair growth and acne, and there are specific skin issues related to gender-affirming surgery, but more research is needed on their dermatological health.

The document concludes that treatments for hair loss in transgender and gender-diverse individuals include topical solutions, oral medications, laser therapy, and hair restoration procedures, with progress assessed after 6-12 months.

Testosterone therapy in transgender men has both desired effects like increased muscle mass and potential health risks such as higher cardiovascular risk.

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.

Future hormone therapy trials should match the diverse needs and priorities of the gender-diverse community.

The document concludes that transsexual individuals often experience improved quality of life after transitioning, despite higher risks of psychiatric issues and mortality.

The document concludes that non-binary individuals need compassionate support and recognition in healthcare, without being pathologized.

The transgender community in India has specific skin care needs and struggles to access dermatological services due to discrimination and financial issues.

The hCG diet and testosterone therapy can cause hair loss in some people.

Gender-affirming therapy can cause skin issues like acne and hair loss in transgender adolescents, and more research is needed on its dermatological effects.

Certain drugs can worsen hair loss in people prone to androgenetic alopecia.

Testosterone therapy seems safe and effective for transgender men with proper care, but more long-term research is needed.

Testosterone therapy for transmasculine individuals is generally safe with medical supervision, improves mental health, and has mixed effects on physical health.

Finasteride effectively treats hair loss in transgender men with few side effects.

Men with liver cancer have higher levels of a specific testosterone byproduct in their liver and blood, despite overall lower male hormone levels.

Cross-sex hormone therapy is important for managing gender dysphoria and requires careful monitoring and healthcare provider education.

Australian doctors experienced in adult transgender healthcare mostly prescribe intramuscular testosterone and oral estradiol, recommend mental health assessments before hormone therapy, and support improved training and guidelines.

Transgender and nonbinary individuals experience hair loss, with transmen on testosterone seeing more severe hair loss, while feminizing hormones may stabilize hair loss in transwomen.

Gender identity can be more diverse than just male or female.

Overexpressing the mineralocorticoid receptor in mouse skin causes skin thinning, early skin barrier development, eye issues, and hair loss.

Topical minoxidil helps transgender individuals assigned female at birth grow more facial hair.

Dermatologists are important in helping transgender people with skin issues and physical changes during their transition.

DGAT1 enzyme is crucial for healthy skin and hair by regulating retinoid levels.

Some vitamin D analogs can thicken skin and reduce pore size like a common acne treatment, with one analog also affecting skin growth factors.

Human hair follicle cells can grow hair when put into mouse skin if they stay in contact with mouse cells.

Cyproterone acetate is a safe treatment that causes mild feminizing effects in adolescent trans-girls.

Minoxidil and ATRA together boost hair growth more effectively than minoxidil alone.

Chemical treatments on bleached black hair change its internal structure by breaking and reforming bonds, and treatments with hydrolyzed eggwhite protein help repair it.

All-trans retinoic acid causes hair loss by increasing TGF-β2 in hair follicle cells.