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Can you get hiv from saliva through skin cracks caused dyshidrotic eczema?
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Low risk: Any open sore can be risk for infection. HIV doesn't survive long at room temperature. Sisk your hands each night clean cool water. When fingertips wrinkled slather on thick layer of eczema cream mixed with 1% hydrocortisone and then place your hands into cotton beauty gloves (cosmetic section most stores) overnight. Get gold bond lotion hand sanituzer as it doesn't have alcohol for work.
Answered 8/29/2015
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No risk: Saliva is a very poor HIV transmitter. Your best bet is to keep your skin healthy and moisturized. Since you have eczema, you are at increased risk of dry and cracked skin. You must apply hypoallergenic moisturizer after handwashing to reduce irritation. You might also consider wearing gloves if this weighs on you psychologically.
Answered 10/2/2018
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