2024: Volume 4, Issue 4
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PDFAdvancing Inclusivity in Dermatological Healthcare for Transgender Individuals: A Narrative Review
Kelly Frasier1, Vivian Li1,*, Julia Vinagolu-Baur2, Olivia Chapman3, Claire Baptiste4, Michelle Sobotka5
1Nuvance Health, Vassar Brothers Medical Center, Poughkeepsie, USA
2State University of New York, Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, USA
3Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital, Boardman, USA
4University of Vermont, The Robert Larner College of Medicine, Burlington, USA
5Abrazo Health Network, Goodyear, USA
*Corresponding author: Vivian Li, Nuvance Health, Vassar Brothers Medical Center, 45 Reade Pl, Poughkeepsie, NY, USA; Email: [email protected]
Received Date: November 03, 2024
Publication Date: November 30, 2024
Citation: Frasier K, et al. (2024). Advancing Inclusivity in Dermatological Healthcare for Transgender Individuals: A Narrative Review. Dermis. 4(4):24.
Copyright: Frasier K, et al. © (2024).
ABSTRACT
Research indicates that transgender individuals exhibit hesitancy in seeking dermatological healthcare, avoiding annual exams or skin checks due to apprehensions regarding perceived stigma and judgment from healthcare providers, including dermatologists. This reluctance poses significant challenges to the dermatological well-being of the transgender population, potentially leading to delayed diagnoses of skin conditions and compromised preventive care. Existing literature underscores the need to address these barriers through targeted interventions, such as inclusive healthcare practices and education for dermatologists to foster a more supportive and affirming environment. Future research should focus on understanding the multifaceted factors contributing to this reluctance, exploring effective strategies to enhance accessibility and acceptance in dermatological healthcare for transgender individuals, and ultimately improving health outcomes within this demographic. This comprehensive review emphasizes the critical intersection of transgender health, dermatological care, and the imperative to create an inclusive healthcare landscape that addresses the unique concerns of the transgender population.
Keywords: Dermatological Healthcare, Transgender, Human Immunodeficiency Virus, Skin, Cancer
