Acne vulgaris is one of the most common dermatologic complaints. Although dermatologists
are skilled at treating acne, invisible psychological scars can be left by the disease. We …

Acne vulgaris affects most people at some point in their lives. Due to unclear etiology, likely
with multiple factors, targeted and low-risk treatments have yet to be developed. In this …

BMA Medical Book Awards Finalist The number of people coming out as transgender
continues to rise, and this book shows healthcare and medical practitioners how to deliver …

Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) persons face important health issues
relevant to dermatologists. Men who have sex with men (MSM) are at higher risk of certain …

Background Masculinizing hormonal treatment in transgender men has the potential to
increase the level of androgens at end organs, including the pilosebaceous unit. Androgen …

The term transgender youth commonly refers to those whose gender identity, or personal
core sense of self as a particular gender, differs from their assigned sex at birth; this is often …

Given the complexities of the transitioning process, transgender individuals may face unique
dermatologic needs in addition to routine care. Exogenous hormones affect hair and sebum …

Transgender persons who undergo masculinizing hormone therapy experience a wide array
of dermatologic effects as they initiate and maintain testosterone therapy. Acne is one of the …

Importance Acne is a common condition among transgender patients receiving
masculinizing hormone therapy (MHT), but the incident risk and predictors of developing …

Transgender persons, in particular those receiving gender-affirming hormone and/or
surgical treatments, may face specific dermatologic concerns. Hormone therapies and …