There are many effective hair loss treatments available for transgender patients. Hair loss is a difficult experience for anyone but can be especially daunting for transgender and gender diverse individuals. Our hair loss treatments for transgender patients can help treat your hair loss, inclusive of those transitioning. Our customized treatment plans were created with you in mind.
The causes of hair loss in gender affirming treatments can vary greatly depending on what gender affirming treatments may or may not be utilized. A recent study found that the prevalence of androgenic alopecia was 2.5 times greater in trans males utilizing masculinizing gender affirming hormone therapy compared to cisgender women and 1.3 times greater than cisgender men. This is most likely due to the masculinizing gender affirming hormone testosterone, which is known to cause hair loss. Androgenic alopecia is also 1.9 times more likely in trans women than cisgendered women, which has less to do with gender affirming treatments and more likely to do with the individuals having a higher rate of testosterone prior to treatment.
There are many clinically-proven treatments available at our convenient locations if you’re experiencing gender affirming treatment related hair loss. The most effective options for you include:
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There are two types of hair transplant procedures to consider: Follicular Unit Transplantation (FUT) Hair Transplant and Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) Hair Transplant.
A study in the Journal of American Academy of Dermatology showed the prevalence of androgenic alopecia was 2.5 times greater in trans males utilizing masculinizing gender-affirming hormone therapy compared to cisgendered women. In addition, pattern hair loss was 1.3 times greater when compared to cisgender men.
The masculinizing gender-affirming hormone is testosterone, and it is common for people to have androgen-induced hair loss after they start taking testosterone. The study above also showed the prevalence of androgenic alopecia was 1.9 times greater in trans women utilizing feminizing gender-affirming hormone therapy than cisgender women. This likely has less to do with the hormone therapy - which can actually help with the pattern hair loss - and more to do with the individual having a higher rate of testosterone prior to hormone therapy.
Scarring Alopecia and Alopecia Areata must be ruled out from these considerations of hair loss for transgender individuals. This is because there has been an increase in all populations for these types of hair loss.
Like any other major surgery, the body goes through a lot of physical, mental, and emotional stress, particularly in transitioning patients. The physical body needs to do a lot of work to heal from gender-affirming surgery. Because of this stress, this can cause Telogen Effluvium shedding three to six months after surgery.
It is important to provide all relevant information to our team during your initial consultation, including upcoming medical procedures such as gender-affirming surgeries. Also, knowing any hormone therapy medications can help determine the best treatment option for you and potentially alter the effectiveness of said treatments. This also helps to determine when to start treatment.
