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    GlossaryStaphylococcus (Staph)

    bacteria genus causing skin infections and other serious diseases

    Staphylococcus, often referred to as "Staph," is a genus of bacteria that includes several species known to cause infections in humans. These bacteria are typically found on the skin and in the nose, and while many species are harmless, some can lead to conditions ranging from minor skin infections to more serious diseases like pneumonia, bloodstream infections, and toxic shock syndrome.

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      community Microneedling : Questions regarding routine and sanitary

       7 upvotes 7 years ago
      The conversation discusses microneedling for hair regrowth, emphasizing the importance of disinfecting the scalp to avoid infections. It also mentions using minoxidil and castor oil in the treatment routine.

      community How do you prevent infection with derma needling / derma stamping?

      in Microneedling  1 upvotes 9 months ago
      The conversation discusses preventing infection from derma stamping for hair loss treatment, with suggestions to reduce needle depth and consider alternatives like tretinoin. The user experienced irritation possibly from zinc chloride and stopped using the shampoo and derma stamping.

      community DHT Harms Scalp Microbiome: DHT Itch is REAL

      in Research/Science  415 upvotes 11 months ago
      Increased Malassezia and Cutibacterium in the scalp microbiome are linked to higher sebum production and inflammation in androgenetic alopecia (AGA). Treatments include ciclopirox shampoo, benzoyl peroxide shampoo, clobetasol propionate, calcipotriol, minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride.