Category Archives: Dermatology

Clascoterone, an upcoming topical antiandrogen for acne and hair loss treatment without systemic effects

Posted on July 31, 2020 by Zinnia Jones

For trans men, transmasculine and nonbinary people who choose medical transition with testosterone, this treatment can sometimes lead to acne breakouts on the face or body. Testosterone has been found to causes increased skin production of sebum in trans men, … Continue reading →

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The diverse range of hair transplantation options for trans people

Posted on February 29, 2020 by Zinnia Jones

Note: Some images depict small amounts of blood. Hair is an item of significant concern for trans people during transition: hair, its style, and its presence or absence in various areas can be a factor both in one’s experience of … Continue reading →

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Quantifying changes to hair and skin from HRT

Posted on December 31, 2019 by Zinnia Jones

Hair is one of the most common areas of concern during transition: hair length, facial hair, and body hair are often important aspects of desired self-image for trans people, and these visible features are seen by others as strong signifiers … Continue reading →

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Acne and body hair growth patterns in trans men on testosterone

Posted on August 1, 2019 by Zinnia Jones

Two recent letters to the editor in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology shed light on the degree of body hair growth that trans men can expect from testosterone, as well as the various factors implicated in the … Continue reading →

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