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Masculinizing hormone therapy increases the risk of hair loss in transgender and gender-diverse patients.

Transgender and gender-diverse teens need specialized skin and mental health care.

This article highlights the gap between medically necessary dermatologic gender-affirming procedures and insurance coverage for transgender and gender diverse service members in the US Military, and discusses how dermatologists can support gender-affirming care and address existing healthcare disparities.

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.

In this study of transgender and gender-diverse adults, the researchers observed that one-third of those on psychotropic medications within two years of starting hormone therapy experienced psychotropic polypharmacy, with a significantly higher likelihood of potential drug-hormone interactions in this group.