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In july i waxed arms in salon and realized the wax was used. cooled and warmed again.i'm freaking out could i get hepatitis or aids or anything?scared
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Not likely: It is not likely that you would get HIV or hepatitis from this, but things in salons and other places are not always as clean as they could be. Be careful and get checked if you are very concerned.
Answered 6/10/2014
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