Patrick Sullivan1, John Trinidad2, Dathan Hamann3. 1. Department of Internal Medicine, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio. Electronic address: Sullivpd@ucmail.uc.edu. 2. Division of Dermatology, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio. 3. Division of Dermatology, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio; The Contact Dermatitis Institute, Phoenix, Arizona.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Transgender patients have many unique dermatologic needs, yet the literature concerning dermatologic care of transgender individuals is lacking. OBJECTIVE: We aimed to provide a systematic review of the literature on dermatology care in transgender individuals to provide a foundation for future research and education. METHODS: We systematically reviewed peer-reviewed published studies that examined dermatologic treatment of transgender patients. RESULTS: A total of 110 articles met the inclusion criteria for systematic review. LIMITATIONS: Because of a lack of quantitative research in transgender dermatology, much of the available literature included in this review relies on case reports and expert opinions. CONCLUSION: Dermatologists have the ability to greatly affect the care of transgender patients, and there are ample opportunities for dermatologists to expand the literature pertaining to this population.
BACKGROUND: Transgender patients have many unique dermatologic needs, yet the literature concerning dermatologic care of transgender individuals is lacking. OBJECTIVE: We aimed to provide a systematic review of the literature on dermatology care in transgender individuals to provide a foundation for future research and education. METHODS: We systematically reviewed peer-reviewed published studies that examined dermatologic treatment of transgender patients. RESULTS: A total of 110 articles met the inclusion criteria for systematic review. LIMITATIONS: Because of a lack of quantitative research in transgender dermatology, much of the available literature included in this review relies on case reports and expert opinions. CONCLUSION: Dermatologists have the ability to greatly affect the care of transgender patients, and there are ample opportunities for dermatologists to expand the literature pertaining to this population.
Authors: Laura Ragmanauskaite; Qi Zhang; Jin Kim; Darios Getahun; Michael J Silverberg; Michael Goodman; Howa Yeung Journal: Dermatol Surg Date: 2021-10-01 Impact factor: 2.914