Dermatologic needs of transgender and gender diverse youth: A retrospective cohort study.

Pediatr Dermatol

Dermatology Section, Division of Immunology, Boston Children's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.

Published: July 2024

AI Article Synopsis

  • This study looked at skin problems in transgender and gender-diverse (TGD) kids, like acne and eczema, at Boston Children’s Hospital.
  • It found that these skin issues are pretty common among TGD youth, but not many are seeing skin doctors for help.
  • The research also showed that using testosterone is linked to having more acne, and more studies are needed to understand other skin issues and access to care for TGD kids.

Article Abstract

Several dermatologic concerns are known to disproportionally affect transgender and gender-diverse (TGD) adults, but little is known about dermatologic conditions in TGD youth. This study assesses the prevalence of acne, androgenic alopecia, scarring from gender-affirming procedures, and eczema in pediatric TGD patients seen at Boston Children's Hospital between April 2021 and April 2022. The results demonstrate that, for TGD youth, the studied dermatologic concerns are common, referral rates to dermatology are low, and acne is significantly associated with testosterone use. Future studies should examine additional dermatologic concerns and barriers to accessing dermatologic care for this historically underserved population.

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