(043) Genital Tucking Practices in Trans Individuals and Anogenital Implications

Abstract Introduction Genital tucking is a practice performed by some transgender women and gender nonconforming individuals to reduce or conceal the contour of penis testicles. A variety genital techniques exist that are used achieve an individual’s desired appearance. The scrotum may be moved into perineal area between buttocks. Some additionally reposition testicles upward inguinal canals. Typically, these reinforced through use compression underwear, specialized supportive undergarment termed gaff, adhesive tape. Despite important role plays in expression affirmation, little, if any, research currently exists on prevalence practices, employed, its effects anogenital health. Dermatological injury due encompasses broad range complications largely avoidable correct care methods implemented. Objectives purpose this study present key findings generated from review available literature dermatological conditions their association with tucking. Data presented techniques, associated health risks emphasis considerations, as well suggested physician preventative counseling. Methods PubMed was searched for publications corresponding areas interest (moisture-associated skin damage, medical adhesive-related injury, techniques). Research primary publications, consensus statements, reviews were included. Findings synthesized applied context practices. Results As certain practices expose excessive moisture, friction, products, significant concern. Individuals who tuck experience which includes mechanical (e.g., tears, blistering), dermatitis hypersensitivity reactions), other injuries such maceration folliculitis. Moreover, predispose intertriginous dermatitis, inflammatory condition occurs friction trapped moisture within folds. Predisposing risk factors disproportionately affect include dehydration, exposure estrogen hormone therapy, immunodeficiency. Prevention adverse outcomes related should counseling regular surveillance area. Patients counseled selection absorbent, natural fabrics safest most effective tapes. Applying barrier drying agents before employing proper removal recommended further infection. Conclusions This first our knowledge discuss tucking, factors, critical physicians play caring patients routine examination affected improve engage practice. Disclosure No.