Question 1

can you get mrsa from barber shop clippers?

Accepted Answer

MRSA: possibly yes, if the clipper was used on a patient who has MRSA skin lesions and this clipper is then used on the next costumer without disinfecting it first

Question 2

i recently got a haircut with an electric trimmer and clippers in south africa. it wasn't a proper barber shop, don't know if they desinfected the clippers. had no visible cuts but still worried i caught hiv or hepatitis. what are the chances?

Accepted Answer

: There is a remote theoretical risk, however highly unlikely. It may be better to buy and use only your own clippers even if you have to take it to the barber's in the future. You may also do HIV and hepatitis testing if that would reassure you however the risk of transmission is very rare.

Question 3

i may have caught hiv from the barber's hair clipper (he didn't sterilize it) because he cut me a little and gave me a small fold, he had cut the previous client's hair 20 minutes ago, hiv survives that much and can infect after this period of time?

Accepted Answer

: HIV cannot be transmitted through above mentioned mechanism unless fresh contaminated blood on it, blood coagulates or clots in seconds,  viruses do not live on inanimate surfaces or in the air. There is still a risk for transmission for other germs and the wound should be watched closely until healed.

Question 4

got nicked on the ear by hair clippers at the barber. bled a little. now i'm worried about hep c risk. overreacting?

Accepted Answer

Yep: There's really no reason to worry about hepatitis C from hair clippers.  Have a great day!

Question 5

barber use hair clipper machine with blood on it of previous client to make me bald.on scalp i had open wounds & open bleeding pimples.hiv, hep c risk?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely but check: Fairly unlikely, hep c significantly higher risk than hiv. To be sure pls get it checked.

Question 6

i'm getting a haircut in a couple of minutes the clipper always stresses me out so i was wondering if could take 1/4 of alprazolam1mg to calm me down?

Accepted Answer

SPD : Sensory processing disorder (spd) or other idiosyncratic phenomenon or phobia. Close your eyes, put your mind at ease, take a a few slow deep breaths, drink a glass of water, go for a walk around the block and consider a non-clipped haircut. The smartphone in your hands which you used to write this question is likely adding to your anxiety.

Question 7

can toxoplasmosis be contracted at a barber shop?

Accepted Answer

Not likely: It is not likely to get toxoplasmosis from barber shop.

Question 8

my barber pushed back my hairline will it grow back?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Your hairline will grow back.   However, as you age, the hairline naturally moves higher.

Question 9

how to get my hairline back after my barber pushed it back?

Accepted Answer

It will grow: Out on it's own.

Question 10

what do i do about clipper bumps at the back of my head?

Accepted Answer

Folliculitis: Sounds like this could be an superficial infection of the hair follicles known as folliculitis. One cause of this is unsterile clipper blades. A topical like benzoyl peroxide may be helpful.

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A member asked:

Can you get mrsa from barber shop clippers?

A member asked:

I recently got a haircut with an electric trimmer and clippers in south africa. it wasn't a proper barber shop, don't know if they desinfected the clippers. had no visible cuts but still worried i caught hiv or hepatitis. what are the chances?

A member asked:

I may have caught hiv from the barber's hair clipper (he didn't sterilize it) because he cut me a little and gave me a small fold, he had cut the previous client's hair 20 minutes ago, hiv survives that much and can infect after this period of time?

A member asked:

Got nicked on the ear by hair clippers at the barber. bled a little. now i'm worried about hep c risk. overreacting?

A member asked:

Barber use hair clipper machine with blood on it of previous client to make me bald.on scalp i had open wounds & open bleeding pimples.hiv, hep c risk?

A member asked:

I'm getting a haircut in a couple of minutes the clipper always stresses me out so i was wondering if could take 1/4 of alprazolam1mg to calm me down?

A member asked:

Can toxoplasmosis be contracted at a barber shop?

A member asked:

My barber pushed back my hairline will it grow back?

A member asked:

How to get my hairline back after my barber pushed it back?

A member asked:

What do i do about clipper bumps at the back of my head?

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