We are not ‘Other’ populations: building research, education and clinical capacity around gender variance in dermatology

Abstract

Inclusive language and health equity in dermatology are being increasingly recognized and addressed. Developing respectful language and capacity caring for transgender and gender-diverse (trans) patients are critical to building and maintaining relationships with equity-deserving communities, particularly those who have been historically pathologized and mistreated by medical institutions. The authors share several practical trans-inclusive principles to maintain respect and dignity of trans persons learned from the integration of antioppression content into their institution’s dermatology curricula and from their research, clinical and personal experiences working with trans individuals.