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Hormonal therapy changes skin and hair in transgender patients, who need better researched dermatologic care.

Transgender patients need proper skin care, especially when undergoing hormone treatments, to manage issues like acne and hair loss.

Testosterone therapy seems safe and effective for transgender men with proper care, but more long-term research is needed.

Most transgender patients getting laser hair removal before gender-affirming surgery are already on hormone therapy, which might affect the hair removal process.

Hormone therapy for transgender females increases the risk of blood clots and requires careful dosing, monitoring, and lifelong management.

Transgender patients face unique skin issues due to hormone treatments and surgeries.

Topical minoxidil helps transgender individuals assigned female at birth grow more facial hair.

Gender affirming hormone therapy improves outcomes in gender affirmation surgery.

The document concludes that non-operative treatment for gender dysphoria is safe and effective, and hormone therapy does not increase cancer risk.

Gender-affirming dermatology treatments generally improve mental well-being for transgender individuals, but more research is needed.

The document advises health care providers on how to support transgender and gender-diverse youth with appropriate care and referrals.

Gender-affirming hormone therapy improves physical performance in trans men to the level of cisgender men, while in trans women, it increases fat mass and decreases muscle mass, with no advantage in physical performance after 2 years.

Hormone therapy increases the risk of heart-related issues in transgender women and may affect heart health in transgender men.

Adults with gender dysphoria on hormone treatment often have skin problems like acne, which are common but not always recognized.

Testosterone treatment effectively causes male physical development in transgender male adolescents but may lead to side effects like acne, higher BMI and blood pressure, lower good cholesterol, and decreased bone density.

Transgender and nonbinary individuals experience hair loss, with transmen on testosterone seeing more severe hair loss, while feminizing hormones may stabilize hair loss in transwomen.

Early medical support for transgender youth is important for their health, with low regret for gender-affirming hormone use and a need for knowledgeable care providers.

Alopecia areata causes significant emotional and social challenges, especially with more hair loss.

Transgender men need personalized cancer care and continued testosterone therapy for well-being.

Social rejection can harm long-term mental health in transgender individuals.

The statement offers guidance for hormone therapy and surgery to help gender-incongruent adults affirm a male identity.

Transgender and gender-diverse teens need specialized skin and mental health care.

Athletic trainers should understand and support the medical needs of transgender and gender-diverse patients.

The safety and effectiveness of gender-affirming treatments for children are uncertain, with potential long-term risks like infertility.

The healthcare for transgender veterans could be better with a more unified team approach.

Following national healthy eating guidelines can help reduce risks from gender-affirming hormone therapy.

Care for gender-dysphoric Veterans can be improved with a consistent, team-based approach.

Understanding sex and gender differences can improve personalized dermatology care.

Genetic counselors should be culturally skilled and aware of transgender patients' unique health risks and needs.