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Glossary Infection Control

practices to prevent spread of infections in healthcare settings

Infection control refers to the practices and procedures implemented to prevent the spread of infections, particularly in healthcare settings. This includes measures like hand hygiene, sterilization of instruments, use of personal protective equipment (PPE), and isolation protocols to protect both patients and healthcare workers from infectious agents.

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research Hydrogels Modulating the Microbiome: Therapies for Tissue Regeneration with Infection Control

8 citations , July 2025 in “Gels”

This review discusses how functionalized hydrogels can modulate the microbiome to aid tissue regeneration and infection control, highlighting their potential to deliver therapeutic agents effectively and support beneficial immune responses.

research Infection control and policy development in hair restoration

7 citations , July 2008 in “Hair transplant forum international”

This article reviews infection prevention in hair restoration surgery and underscores the importance of developing an infection control policy, without presenting new clinical findings.

research Intradermal Botulinum Toxin A Injection for Scalp Sebum Secretion Regulation: A Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blinded, Placebo-Controlled, Prospective Study in Chinese Subjects

4 citations , August 2022 in “Aesthetic Surgery Journal”

This study found that one session of intradermal botulinum toxin type A injection decreased scalp sebum secretion and perception of greasiness more effectively than saline for up to 3 months.

Comparative Analysis of Temperature-Controlled Cryotherapy Versus Intralesional Triamcinolone Acetonide Injection for Alopecia Areata: An Intrasubject Split-Lesion Pilot Study

research Comparative analysis of temperature‐controlled cryotherapy versus intralesional triamcinolone acetonide injection for alopecia areata: An intrasubject split‐lesion pilot study

November 2024 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology”

In this pilot study, cryotherapy using a device that precisely controls cooling duration improved hair regrowth for patchy alopecia areata when applied for 20 seconds with two freeze-thaw cycles, similar to standard triamcinolone acetonide injections, but not when applied for 10 seconds.

research Comparative Evaluation of Topical Betamethasone Dipropionate Lotion 0.05% versus its Combination with Intralesional Triamcinolone Acetonide Injection in Alopecia Areata: A Randomised Controlled Trial

January 2023 in “JOURNAL OF CLINICAL AND DIAGNOSTIC RESEARCH”

In this study, intralesional triamcinolone acetonide 10 mg/mL combined with topical betamethasone dipropionate 0.05% lotion was found to be more effective for treating alopecia areata than either treatment alone.

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learn Hair Transplant

Does transplanted hair require special care? Transplanted hair generally requires no special care after initial healing.

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What’s the science behind Botox injections for androgenetic alopecia? Small published studies and a 2025 meta-analysis report hair-count gains from scalp botulinum toxin injections, but nearly all of them lack control groups, and reviewers of the same literature call the evidence low-quality; the treatment is off-label and not approved for hair loss anywhere.

learn Follistatin

glycoprotein that inhibits TGF-β and promotes hair growth by antagonizing activin

Are there any clinical studies supporting follistatin as a hair loss treatment? There is no controlled human trial showing follistatin treats hair loss; the published work is mouse and laboratory biology on the activin/follistatin signalling system, plus one small 2011 phase 1 injection study of a combination product, so follistatin remains experimental and unapproved.

learn Neem Oil

natural substance from Neem tree with medicinal and pesticidal properties

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learn Scalp Micropigmentation

Is there a risk of infection with scalp micropigmentation? Scalp micropigmentation has a risk of infection, but proper aftercare minimizes it.

learn Vitamin B12

Should Vitamin B12 be taken orally or by injection for hair loss treatment? Vitamin B12 can be taken orally or by injection if a deficiency exists.

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community What do you guys think about Stem cell treatments

4 upvotes 5 years ago

Stem cell and exosome injections for hair loss are discussed, with skepticism about their effectiveness and concerns about using non-genetically related stem cells. Dr. Deyarmin's treatments are mentioned, with some users questioning their legitimacy and others expressing curiosity.

community Why dutasteride mesotherapy not popular?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 24 upvotes 2 years ago

Dutasteride mesotherapy, an injection treatment for hair loss done monthly, is discussed as an alternative to daily oral treatments like minoxidil and finasteride. It's not popular due to its higher cost, inconvenience, and the discomfort of scalp injections.

community (20 F) Hair has been falling out for exactly a year today. Did the doctors mess up with blood work?

4 upvotes 9 years ago

A user experienced significant hair loss after taking birth control and sought medical advice. They were advised to consider spironolactone and minoxidil for treatment, and to consult a dermatologist for further evaluation.

community Why didn’t Justin Bieber boof his finasteride

727 upvotes 10 months ago

Justin Bieber's hair loss and his choice not to use finasteride or other treatments like rectal injection are discussed, with reasons speculated to be side effects or lack of concern. The conversation also mentions his past hair transplant and suggests his wealth and fame might make appearance less of a priority.

community 3-year fin/min plateau broken? Crown progress update (May 2025 – Present)

50 upvotes 1 month ago

The user experienced significant hair regrowth after adding GHK-Cu injections to their existing treatment of topical finasteride and oral minoxidil, breaking a long plateau. They are curious if others have had similar experiences with adding new treatments to their regimen.

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