Dermatologic care of patients with differences of sex development

    Sarah Gold, Christina Huang, Rakan Radi, Pranav Gupta, Eric I. Felner, J. Sonya Haw, Krista Childress, Nancy Sokkary, Vin Tangpricha, Michael Goodman, Howa Yeung
    TLDR Dermatologists are crucial in providing personalized care for patients with sex development differences.
    The article reviews the dermatologic care for patients with differences of sex development (DSD), emphasizing the importance of dermatologist involvement in the multidisciplinary care of these patients. It categorizes DSDs into sex chromosome disorders, androgen pathway defects, and gonadal dysgeneses, detailing specific conditions like Klinefelter and Turner syndromes. The review highlights the need for individualized care due to the heterogeneity and complexity of DSDs and underscores the role of hormone replacement therapy in affecting dermatologic conditions. It also stresses the importance of coordinated care and standardized data collection to improve diagnosis and treatment guidelines for DSD-related skin conditions.
    Discuss this study in the Community →

    Research cited in this study

    25 / 25 results

    Related Community Posts Join

    6 / 1000+ results

      community One year of dudasteride and minoxidil daily

      in Progress Pictures 3 years ago
      This conversation details the impressive one year progress of a user's hair loss treatment, which included taking daily doses of dutasteride and minoxidil. Other users shared their own experiences with similar treatments, such as not having any shedding when starting, or having an oily scalp that improved significantly.

      community Very reluctantly starting Finasteride.

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  84 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 23-year-old started taking 0.25 mg of Finasteride daily for hair loss after trying Minoxidil and derma rolling without success. People shared varied experiences with Finasteride, discussing potential side effects, effectiveness, and personal decisions regarding hair loss treatment.

      community Life after minoxidil? Has anyone stopped

      in Update  147 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user stopped using minoxidil after 10-12 years due to severe side effects like fluctuating blood pressure and chest pain, resulting in significant hair loss. Other users shared similar experiences, emphasizing health over hair and suggesting alternatives like finasteride, nanoxidil, and rosemary oil.

      community Let's talk about natural options and last resorts.

      in Chat  7 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user discusses their long struggle with hair loss, considering various treatments like hair transplants, hair systems, and natural methods such as micro-needling, vitamin supplements, and a healthy lifestyle. They express concerns about side effects from drugs like finasteride and ultimately lean towards using a hair system for better appearance and confidence.

      community Why don’t people just just DUT instead of FIN?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  48 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses the use of dutasteride (DUT) versus finasteride (FIN) for hair loss treatment, with some users preferring DUT for its effectiveness while others choose FIN due to its approval status, better long-term data, and lower risk of side effects. Users share personal experiences with both medications, including side effects and effectiveness.

    Similar Research

    5 / 1000+ results