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research Transgender and Gender Diverse Health Care in the US Military: What Dermatologists Need to Know

July 2024 in “Cutis”

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.

research Peri‐operative care of transgender and gender‐diverse individuals: guidance for clinicians and departments

9 citations , July 2024 in “Anaesthesia”

Ensure respectful and inclusive care for transgender and gender-diverse patients during surgery.

research Dermatologic care of the transgender patient

41 citations , December 2016 in “International Journal of Women's Dermatology”

This review discusses the unique dermatologic needs of transgender individuals during transitioning and emphasizes the importance of accommodating care in medical settings; it reports no new clinical results.

research Improved Transgender Care in the ED

November 2025 in “Emergency Medicine News”

In this discussion, Dr. Jailyn Avila emphasizes the importance of understanding transgender identities and implementing inclusive practices, like using correct pronouns, to improve emergency care for transgender patients, who often avoid healthcare due to fears of discrimination.

research Dermatologic care of the transgender patient - eScholarship

January 2016 in “Dermatology Online Journal”

This review discusses dermatologic issues specific to transgender patients undergoing hormonal therapy and offers guidance for dermatology providers, but does not report new clinical results.

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community I don’t understand this, is he equating taking Fin with being on HRT?

303 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation is about using finasteride and testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) for hair loss and their role in gender-affirming care. It debates whether these treatments are considered hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and their implications for both cisgender and transgender individuals.

community (MTF 35) Results of 18 Months of HRT

775 upvotes 8 months ago

A transgender woman experienced significant hair regrowth after 18 months of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) with estrogen and bicalutamide. The discussion notes HRT's effectiveness for hair regrowth but warns against its use for cisgender men due to feminizing effects.

community Guaranteed Way to Revive ALL Follicles. Transition, and then Transition Back & Maintain (for Men)

250 upvotes 1 year ago

Transitioning genders humorously suggested for hair regrowth, noting some transgender individuals experience this. Discusses treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, and hormone therapy, but advises against transitioning solely for hair regrowth.

community My 2 Years Progress (Hair Recovery)

1465 upvotes 4 months ago

A person shared their hair regrowth journey using HIMS topical treatments with finasteride, minoxidil, hormone replacement therapy (HRT), and microneedling. They also discussed their transition as a transgender woman and the positive impact of HRT on hair recovery.

community How can this be? I'm on a damn MTF regimen and still getting decimated

in Transgender 1 year ago

The conversation is about a person using minoxidil, finasteride, estrogen, and bicalutamide to combat hair loss, expressing frustration and desperation over their situation. They are advised against using female hormones and encouraged to focus on finasteride and minoxidil, with suggestions to seek therapy for mental health support.

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learn Estradiol

Why is Estradiol used to treat hair loss in women and transgender people undergoing hormone therapy? Estradiol helps treat hair loss by balancing hormones and supporting hair follicle health.

learn Follistatin

Is follistatin safe for use in women or transgender individuals undergoing hormone therapy? No study has tested follistatin in women or transgender people on hormone therapy, and it has no approved human use or established dose; the one relevant signal, from a 2023 randomized study in adolescents with PCOS, links higher follistatin to less favourable metabolic markers, so the published evidence does not support using it in this group.

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