%0 Journal Article
%@ 2562-0959
%I JMIR Publications
%V 6
%N 
%P e47118
%T Distinguishing Gender Identity From Biological Sex in Dermatologic Health Care: Methods, Harms, and Paths Forward
%A Nigro,Noah N
%A Chandnani,Neal
%A Doshi,Athena
%A Fritsch,Alexa
%A Marroquin,Nathaniel A
%A Zueger,Morgan
%A Sivesind,Torunn E
%A Dellavalle,Robert
%A Dunnick,Cory
%+ Department of Dermatology, University of Colorado School of Medicine, 13001 E 17th Place, Aurora, CO, 80045, United States, 1 8168772035, noah.nigro@cuanschutz.edu
%K gender identity
%K biological sex
%K gender differences in health
%K dermatologic health
%K literature representation
%K sex-gender bias
%K gender assessments
%K skincare
%K communication strategies
%K health care questionnaires
%K healthcare questionnaires
%K dermatology
%D 2023
%7 18.7.2023
%9 Research Letter
%J JMIR Dermatol
%G English
%X Accurate assessment of gender identity and biological sex in dermatology research is crucial since their conflation or poor demarcation undermines patient respect and study accuracy. Clearer guidance is needed for health care researchers, particularly in light of the notable disparities in skin disease rates, skincare practices, literature representation, and the persistent underrepresentation of transgender and nonbinary patients.
%M 37632974
%R 10.2196/47118
%U https://derma.jmir.org/2023/1/e47118
%U https://doi.org/10.2196/47118
%U http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/37632974