Insurance Coverage for Hair Removal Procedures in the Treatment of Gender Dysphoria

Peloza, Katelyn; Kahn, Benjamin; Stoff, Benjamin K.; Yeung, Howa

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“…17 Nonetheless, high out-of-pocket cost and lack of health insurance coverage have been repeatedly noted as major barriers to obtaining hair removal procedures. 6,[18][19][20] Hair transplantation was also reported in a small proportion of TF respondents. Previous studies have reported the use of hair transplantation in the context of hairline lowering, eyebrow transplantation, and pubic hair transplantation in TF persons as well as beard hair and body hair transplantation in TM persons.…”

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Survey of Dermatologic Procedures in Transgender Adults

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BACKGROUND Dermatologists have the opportunity to provide medically necessary procedures, including laser hair removal, to transgender patients for gender affirmation. Further research is required to better assess the unique dermatologic needs of this population. OBJECTIVE To examine the prevalence of dermatologic procedures among transgender people in the context of gender-affirming treatment. METHODS This cross-sectional study examined survey responses from 696 transgender persons enrolled in the Study of Transition, Outcomes, and Gender cohort. Prevalence of self-reported dermatologic procedures was examined and compared across participant subgroups. RESULTS Electrolysis was the most commonly reported procedure (32.9%). Transfeminine patients were more likely to use dermatologic procedures compared with transmasculine patients. Only 19 participants (2.8%) reported the use of dermal filler injections. CONCLUSION Differences in utilization of dermatologic procedures were noted in transgender populations. Motivations, barriers, and optimal timing for gender-affirming dermatologic procedures among transgender persons should be examined in future studies.

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“…17 Nonetheless, high out-of-pocket cost and lack of health insurance coverage have been repeatedly noted as major barriers to obtaining hair removal procedures. 6,18–20…”

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Survey of Dermatologic Procedures in Transgender Adults

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“…1 Prior investigations of sunburn have been primarily survey based, 2 and those in health care settings have focused on emergency department visits. 3,4 We aimed to investigate sunburn in claims data, which to our knowledge has not previously been done, and characterize the clinical settings and demographic characteristics of patients who receive sunburn diagnoses.…”

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“…1 Gender-affirming hair removal (GAHR) procedures, including electrolysis and laser hair removal, are desired by nearly 90% of TGD people. 2 However, such services are covered by only 4.6% of insurance plans, 3,4 possibly owing in part to limited evidence of their menatal health benefits. In this study, we investigated the association between GAHR and mental health outcomes.…”

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Association Between Gender-Affirming Hair Removal and Mental Health Outcomes

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Gender-affirming medical care is essential for addressing the mental health burdens of transgender and gender-diverse (TGD) populations. 1 Gender-affirming hair removal (GAHR) procedures, including electrolysis and laser hair removal, are desired by nearly 90% of TGD people. 2 However, such services are covered by only 4.6% of insurance plans, 3,4 possibly owing in part to limited evidence of their menatal health benefits. In this study, we investigated the association between GAHR and mental health outcomes.

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