Dermatologic care for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender persons: Terminology, demographics, health disparities, and approaches to care

J Am Acad Dermatol. 2019 Mar;80(3):581-589. doi: 10.1016/j.jaad.2018.02.042.

Abstract

More than 10 million lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) persons live in the United States. Improving their health is a public health priority. LGBT persons have specific health concerns and face health care disparities. Awareness of those issues and disparities can enable dermatologists to provide medically appropriate and culturally competent care to LGBT patients. This review highlights terminology important in caring for LGBT persons, LGBT demographics in the United States, health care disparities faced by LGBT persons, and approaches to caring for LGBT patients.

Keywords: LGBT; bisexual; dermatology; gay; health disparities; lesbian; minority health; sexual minority; transgender.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Demography
  • Dermatology / methods*
  • Gender Identity
  • Health Status Disparities
  • Healthcare Disparities*
  • Humans
  • Patient Care*
  • Sexual Behavior
  • Sexual and Gender Minorities*
  • Terminology as Topic
  • United States