LGBTQ Patients Face Unique Skin Risks
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Dermatologists cautioned colleagues to be aware of special hazards facing the LGBTQ community: A higher risk of skin cancer among gay men, possibly because of excess ultraviolet exposure, and acne in transgender people, who are especially vulnerable to acne because of hormone therapy.
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@prantik The identities of sexual minorities have a significant influence on many facets of health. In regard to skin cancer, there seems to be consistently higher rates of skin cancer and certain preventable risk behaviors like indoor tanning among sexual minority men