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    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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      community What I've been dealing with, so far.

      in Female  8 upvotes 4 months ago
      A female in her late 30s experienced hair thinning due to health issues and treatments, including antibiotics and stress. She started using minoxidil, biotin, and vitamins from **hers** and is currently dealing with shedding and possible weight gain.

      community Question about finasteride, frontal hairline, testosterone

      in Progress Pictures  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced initial hair density improvement with finasteride, but later felt scalp pain and a plateau in results. They added alfatradiol for scalp inflammation and divi scalp serum to their routine, and are curious if others have similar experiences.

      community New Study Fails to Show Benefits of Microneedling in Males with Balding.

      in Treatment  159 upvotes 11 months ago
      A new study suggests microneedling alone doesn't benefit male balding, but users argue the study's methods differ from common practices, like combining microneedling with minoxidil and using more frequent treatments. Some believe the study's short duration and infrequent sessions are inadequate to assess microneedling's effectiveness.

      community Reminder that dermastamps exist and are cheap

      in Microneedling  90 upvotes 2 years ago
      Microneedling, comparing dermarollers and dermastamps as treatments for hair loss, and the effectiveness of each. Dermastamps are considered cheaper than dermapens, but users have varying opinions on which method is more effective with less pain.