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Hormonal treatments can change hair and skin in transgender people, but may not fully achieve desired results.

Hormone therapy increases facial and body hair in transgender men, while hair removal improves well-being in transgender women, but cost is a barrier as insurance often doesn't cover it. Dermatologists can use various treatments for these hair issues.

Androgens affect many aspects of female health, and more research is needed to understand their roles and treatment potential.

Hormonal treatment in transgender women reduces semen quality, but stopping treatment may improve it.

Ciclosporin can cause excessive hair growth even with testosterone blockers.

Facial hair is crucial for gender affirmation, but many face financial barriers to achieving desired results.

Hormone treatment for transgender patients may not need to be stopped before surgery, but more research is needed, especially on estrogen.

Creating evidence-based guidelines for gender incongruence is difficult due to the personalized nature of transgender medicine.

Genetic mutations can affect female sexual development, requiring personalized medical care.

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

Australian doctors experienced in adult transgender healthcare mostly prescribe intramuscular testosterone and oral estradiol, recommend mental health assessments before hormone therapy, and support improved training and guidelines.

Androgens may influence T cells, contributing to higher autoimmune liver disease risk in women.

5α-reductase inhibitors like finasteride may not be effective or safe for transgender individuals, and more research is needed.

Provide individualized, supportive care for transgender and non-binary adolescents to improve their well-being.

A genetic region near the PAX1 gene is linked to a higher risk of scoliosis in females.

The guidelines recommend informed consent for gender-affirming treatments and stress the importance of personalized, culturally sensitive care for transgender individuals.

Surgeons must understand the full care process for gender confirmation surgery to help transgender individuals effectively.

Micrografts improve hair density and thickness without side effects.

LGBT individuals have unique skin health needs, including higher STD risks and side effects from gender-affirming treatments, requiring dermatologists to offer knowledgeable and culturally competent care.

Self-assessed hirsutism scores are not reliable for clinical diagnosis but may help in screening.

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

Oral estradiol works for many transgender women but needs personalized dosing and monitoring.

Transgender women can develop feminine traits and improve their quality of life through hormone therapy and surgery, but results vary and access to surgery can be limited.

Young transgender, gender diverse, and nonbinary people on spironolactone have a low risk of high potassium, so frequent monitoring may not be needed.

Dermatologists should guide transgender patients on effective hair growth and loss treatments during hormone therapy.

Minoxidil, finasteride, and low-level laser light therapy are effective FDA-approved treatments for hair loss.

Transgender women have similar fitness to cisgender women, while transgender men have higher fat and lower strength than cisgender men; hormone therapy affects body composition and strength.

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

Use correct terms and show sensitivity to improve transgender care in emergency departments.

High doses of cyproterone acetate increase the risk of brain tumors in women, but the risk decreases after stopping the medication.