Body Hair and Identity in Transgender Men: A Cross-Sectional Survey
Transgender and gender diverse people can experience increased depression, anxiety, suicidal ideation, and suicide from gender dysphoria (GD).1 GD occurs due to a discrepancy between a person’s gender identity, assigned gender, and physical characteristics.2 Gender affirming medical care, including dermatologic care, can increase body-gender congruence and decrease negative outcomes associ …
Transgender and gender diverse people can experience increased depression, anxiety, suicidal ideation, and suicide from gender dysphoria (GD).1 GD occurs due to a discrepancy between a person’s gender identity, assigned gender, and physical characteristics.2 Gender affirming medical care, including dermatologic care, can increase body-gender congruence and decrease negative outcomes associ … Continue reading "Body Hair and Identity in Transgender Men: A Cross-Sectional Survey"
As 2021 draws to a close, the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology ends the year on a high note! Featuring a strong line up of editorials, original articles, and case reports, the December issue of the JDD includes topics ranging from new treatments for hyperpigmentation, tumescent anesthesia, HS, cosmeceuticals, lower extremity reconstruction, laser hair and identity in transgender men, and everyt … 
Case Scenario
A 26-year-old patient presents to the dermatology clinic with severe nodulocystic scarring acne. The patient identifies as a transgender male and notes that he has been receiving hormone replacement therapy for the past 4 years with weekly intramuscular testosterone injections. He has not had any gender-affirming surgeries and reports being currently amenorrhoeic. He is curren … 
One of the most vulnerable populations among both teenagers and adults today is the LGBTQ community. An estimate of the LGBTQ population is difficult to solidify, but based on survey data it is estimated that sexual and gender minority individuals collectively represent four percent of the general population. The LGBTQ community is more likely to experience both dysphoria and discrimination, and t … 
What are the unique indications for permanent hair removal in gender minorities?
For transgender women and other gender minority people seeking a more feminine and/or androgynous appearance, the use of feminizing hormone therapy (e.g. estrogen + finasteride/spironolactone) does not fully eliminate facial and body hair.1 Many transwomen indicate the face as the most important body part for gend … 