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Younger transgender women have surgery earlier, are mostly attracted to men, and show more preoperative depression that improves after surgery compared to older transgender women.

Cyproterone acetate treatment is safe and causes mild feminization, which increases with added estrogen.

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

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.

Transgender females can reach their target estrogen levels using estradiol patches, especially if oral treatments fail or if they're at risk for blood clots. Often, the highest dose patch is needed.

Some antiandrogens may lower testosterone better than others, but it's unclear which is best for feminization in transgender women; more research is needed.

Facial feminization surgery is effective in helping transgender women appear more feminine and has high patient satisfaction.

Injectables can feminize or masculinize a transgender person's face, but more research is needed for best practices.

Many children and teens referred to gender services receive hormone treatments, but more research is needed on their long-term care and outcomes.

Inclusive and culturally competent healthcare is crucial for transgender and non-binary individuals.

FAGA diagnosis uses blood tests and trichoscopy, with treatments like topical minoxidil, oral anti-androgens, and hormone-modulating drugs.

Orthognathic surgeons play a key role in modifying masculine facial features to be more feminine, often improving transgender women's quality of life.

Early onset baldness in men may indicate a condition similar to PCOS, linked to heart disease, diabetes, and prostate issues.

The document recommends a multidisciplinary approach and experience sharing to advance facial feminization surgery as a medical field.

Hormone imbalance is linked to Hidradenitis Suppurativa, a skin condition, and treatments like anti-androgenic therapy and metformin can help. It's also suggested to check patients for insulin resistance and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.

Gender-affirming dermatology treatments generally improve mental well-being for transgender individuals, but more research is needed.

Insulin resistance and high male hormone levels are major causes of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.

Hair transplants help transgender patients look more like their gender identity, with different procedures for trans women and men.

The document concludes that individualized Facial Feminization Surgery plans and comprehensive care are crucial for successful outcomes.

Accurate gender and sex assessment in dermatology is essential for respectful and precise patient care.

Androgens are important for female fertility and could help in IVF treatment, but also play a role in causing PCOS.

Care for gender-dysphoric Veterans can be improved with a consistent, team-based approach.

Bicalutamide may help treat female pattern hair loss.

The conclusion is that recognizing the difference between gender identity and biological sex is crucial in dermatology to improve patient care and research accuracy.

Gender-affirming care for youth remained essential during the COVID-19 pandemic, with telemedicine playing a key role.

Laser treatment for skin conditions VEN and ILVEN is effective and liked by patients.

BMI is not a significant predictor of complications after gender-affirming penile inversion vaginoplasty.

Collecting sexual orientation and gender identity data in dermatology can lead to better, more sensitive care for sexual and gender minority patients.

Using 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors, drugs for prostate issues and hair loss, may lead to eye abnormalities in men.

The LGBT-focused curriculum improved dermatology residents' confidence in treating LGBT patients.