Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Various Methods of Instrument Disinfection in Cosmetology

Abstract

The history of disinfection and sterilization dates back to ancient times. Hippocrates' writings already described methods for treating wounds using fire and vinegar, which can be considered the first attempts to combat infection. In the Middle Ages, the spread of infectious diseases such as the plague contributed to the development of ideas about the need for disinfection. However, a scientific approach to disinfection emerged much later, in the 19th century, with the work of Louis Pasteur and Joseph Lister. It was Lister who first introduced antiseptic methods into medical practice, using carbolic acid to treat instruments and surgeons' hands. With the advancement of microbiology, it became clear that instruments could carry pathogenic microorganisms. This discovery led to the widespread adoption of various disinfection and sterilization methods, which are now an integral part of not only medicine but also cosmetology. Instrument processing methods are particularly important in modern cosmetology practice, as these procedures often involve breaking the skin and risking infection. The relevance of this study stems from the need to ensure the safety of clients and staff in cosmetology clinics. The growing number of cosmetology procedures and the expansion of services require strict adherence to sanitary and epidemiological standards and the use of effective disinfection methods. The aim of this work is to evaluate t