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Author Spotlight: Development and Evaluation of a Compound Acne Rodent Model Using C. acnes and Oleic Acid
Published on: November 1, 2024
Acne and the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender Teenager
Laura Ragmanauskaite1, Benjamin Kahn1, BaoChau Ly1
1Department of Dermatology, Emory University School of Medicine, 1525 Clifton Road Northeast Suite 100, Atlanta, GA 30322, USA.
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.
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