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Should i wear gloves when helping someone with their hair , that i strongly suspect has scalp fungus? can you catch it from hugging someone who has it
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No unless you are: Immunocompromised. Washing the hand after treating the hair and touching/ hugging some one cleanse the hand and skin. If there is open wound then there is different story.
Answered 4/4/2015
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