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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.

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 conclusion is that published guidelines are improving transgender medical care, but more research and education in transgender medicine are needed.

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

Healthcare providers need better understanding and cultural sensitivity to improve care for transgender patients with kidney failure needing transplants.

The guidelines recommend informed consent for gender-affirming treatments and stress the importance of personalized, culturally sensitive care for transgender individuals.

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.

Gender-affirming hormone therapy improves physical performance in trans men to the level of cisgender men, while in trans women, it increases fat mass and decreases muscle mass, with no advantage in physical performance after 2 years.

Gender-affirming hormone therapy changes hair growth in transgender people, with feminizing therapy reducing hair and masculinizing therapy increasing it, but sometimes additional treatment is needed.

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.

Dihydrotestosterone makes arteries stiffer in female mice by reducing estrogen receptor expression.

Minoxidil, finasteride, and low-level laser light therapy are effective FDA-approved treatments for hair loss.

Most insurance companies do not cover extra gender-affirming surgeries, with coverage being low and inconsistent.

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

Adults with gender dysphoria on hormone treatment often have skin problems like acne, which are common but not always recognized.

Hormonal therapy in adults with gender dysphoria often leads to skin issues like acne, requiring a team of skin and hormone doctors.

Gender affects hair and scalp characteristics, with differences in hormone responses, graying patterns, and trace metals.

PrEP for HIV is less effective in transgender women mainly due to low adherence to the treatment.

Healthcare providers need better education and policies to serve transgender individuals effectively.

Most transgender patients getting laser hair removal before gender-affirming surgery are already on hormone therapy, which might affect the hair removal process.

Hormone treatment for transgender patients may not need to be stopped before surgery, but more research is needed, especially on estrogen.

Genetic counselors should be culturally skilled and aware of transgender patients' unique health risks and needs.

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

Dermatologists are essential in helping transgender and gender diverse patients with skin and hair issues related to gender affirmation and hormone therapy.

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

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

Doctors are preparing to potentially perform uterus transplants in transgender women, considering technical, hormonal, and ethical factors.

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

The document concludes that more inclusive research involving the transgender community is needed, especially on the neovaginal microbiome of trans women.

Higher testosterone levels can increase the risk of certain diseases like type 2 diabetes in women and prostate cancer in men, but can also protect against autoimmune diseases and hair loss. It also affects body fat and bone density.