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Review
. 2019 Sep;36(5):581-586.
doi: 10.1111/pde.13896. Epub 2019 Jul 1.

Dermatologic care of sexual and gender minority/LGBTQIA youth, Part I: An update for the dermatologist on providing inclusive care

Markus D Boos  1 , Howa Yeung  2 , David Inwards-Breland  3
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Dermatologic care of sexual and gender minority/LGBTQIA youth, Part I: An update for the dermatologist on providing inclusive care

Markus D Boos et al. Pediatr Dermatol. 2019 Sep.

Abstract

Sexual and gender minority (SGM) persons, including lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender/gender diverse, questioning/queer, intersex, and asexual (LGBTQIA) individuals, represent a historically underserved population within the field of medicine, though their unique health needs are increasingly recognized. Unfortunately, our understanding of these needs as they relate to dermatology is still nascent, particularly with respect to children and adolescents. This two-part review will discuss the dermatologic care of SGM youth, with Part 1 providing practical advice for dermatologists seeking to provide more culturally mindful and accessible care for SGM children and adolescents. A more comprehensive understanding of the psychosocial and physical needs of SGM youth will allow dermatologists to more actively and compassionately care for this health disparity population.

Keywords: bisexual; gay; genderqueer; lesbian; sexual and gender minority; transgender.

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Conflict of interest statement

Conflicts of interest: The authors of this manuscript report the following conflicts of interest:

MDB, DIB: none

HY: Dr. Yeung has received honoraria from Syneos Health

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