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I had my nails done at a salon today the technician was using a electric tool and cut into my nail bed and made it bleed could i get a diease?

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Dr. Martin Morell answered

If: The utensils where contaminated, or if bacteria from your skin penetrated the cut. That's why is important to clean cut right away and consider topical antibiotic or band-aid.

Answered 2/26/2014

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A member asked:

I had my nails done at a salon today the technician was using a electric tool and cut into my nail bed and made it bleed could i get a diease?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Martin Morell answered

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