Citation

Ragmanauskaite L, Kahn B, Ly BC, Yeung H. Dermatol. Clin. 2020; 38(2): 219-226.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2020, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

10.1016/j.det.2019.10.006

PMID

32115131

PMCID

PMC7080311

Abstract

Although most teenagers experience acne, for sexual and gender minority teenagers, acne could be more challenging and require specific psychosocial considerations. Acne may be more strongly associated with mental health issues in sexual and gender minority adolescents. Acne development during puberty may trigger gender dysphoria in transgender patients. Transgender and gender nonbinary patients receiving testosterone therapy may experience new or worsening acne. Comprehensive care for moderate to severe acne in sexual and gender minority adolescents should include culturally competent discussions about sexual behaviors, contraception, and/or gender-affirmation treatment plans.

Language: en

Keywords

Humans; Female; Male; Adolescent; Depression; Suicidal Ideation; Mental Health; Bisexual; Transgender; Gay; Lesbian; Testosterone; Acne; Dermatology; Dermatologic Agents; Isotretinoin; Acne Vulgaris; Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone; Contraception; Spironolactone; Sexual Health; Sexual and Gender Minorities; Transgender Persons; Sexual and gender minority; Abnormalities, Drug-Induced; Androgen Antagonists; Androgens; Culturally Competent Care; Estrogens; Sex Reassignment Procedures