Affiliation:
1. Dermatology Section, Division of Immunology Boston Children's Hospital Boston Massachusetts USA
2. Division of Endocrinology Boston Children's Hospital Boston Massachusetts USA
3. Department of Pediatrics Harvard Medical School Boston Massachusetts USA
4. Department of Dermatology Harvard Medical School Boston Massachusetts USA
Abstract
AbstractSeveral dermatologic concerns are known to disproportionally affect transgender and gender‐diverse (TGD) adults, but little is known about dermatologic conditions in TGD youth. This study assesses the prevalence of acne, androgenic alopecia, scarring from gender‐affirming procedures, and eczema in pediatric TGD patients seen at Boston Children's Hospital between April 2021 and April 2022. The results demonstrate that, for TGD youth, the studied dermatologic concerns are common, referral rates to dermatology are low, and acne is significantly associated with testosterone use. Future studies should examine additional dermatologic concerns and barriers to accessing dermatologic care for this historically underserved population.