Dermatologic care of sexual and gender minority/LGBTQIA youth, Part 2: Recognition and management of the unique dermatologic needs of SGM adolescents. Issue 5 (1st July 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Kosche, Cory; Mansh, Matthew; Luskus, Mark; Nguyen, Andy; Martinez‐Diaz, Gabriel; Inwards‐Breland, David; Yeung, Howa; Boos, Markus D.
• Is Part Of: Pediatric dermatology. Volume 36:Issue 5(2019)
• Page Start: 587
• Page End: 593
• Publication Date: 2019-07-01
• Subjects: acne -- bisexual -- gay -- gender diverse -- laser -- lesbian -- sexual and gender minority -- sexually transmitted infections -- surgery -- tanning -- transgender; Pediatric dermatology -- Periodicals; Children -- Diseases -- Periodicals; 618.925
• DOI: 10.1111/pde.13898
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0736-8046

Abstract

Abstract: Sexual and gender minority (SGM) individuals, including lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender/gender diverse, questioning/queer, intersex, and asexual (LGBTQIA) persons, represent a historically underserved population within the field of medicine, though their unique health needs are increasingly recognized. Part 2 of this two‐part review will address unique concerns regarding acne, tanning behavior, sexually transmitted infections, and other health disparities among SGM adolescents. A more comprehensive understanding of the dermatologic needs of SGM youth will better allow pediatric dermatologists to actively and compassionately care for this health disparity population.