Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
At barbar shop i got a slight cut on my neck. i am not sure he changed razor blade or not! almost after 15 min i got cut! chances of hiv?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Zero risk: Not a single case of HIV transmitted in the barber shop has ever been documented. Even hepatitis B which is far more transmissible on needle-sticks doesn't seem to get transmitted like this. Plus, any barber in his right mind will clean razors -- business would vanish if someone noticed he didn't.
Answered 11/7/2020
1.2k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
Would one catch hiv/aids from a razor blade cut?
5 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
A member asked:
I went to a barber for shaving. He used a razor, but somehow I forgot to check whether he did change the blade or not. Can I be HIV infected ?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I went to the barber and he was using a straight razor to do my haircut when he cut himself and later cut me do I have chances of getting HIV or stds?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
Haircut at Shopping Mall in Thailand The Hairdresser Quick used Cut Throat Blade not sure if New one for my Sideburns caused nips and smallcuts HIV?
Can you tell me about HIV transmission!! blade is new but razor(holder) iswith towel and I got a tinni cut on my throat. may I get HIV in this way?
Could i get HIV if blade is new but razor(holder) is old and i got a cut on my throat?
I did have a full shave at barber shop and the guy did change the razor blade but the razor was same which they use in salons and after the process i did have some cut and bleeding is there any risk or hep b an c with hiv ? I do need a answer?
My son just cut himself accidentally by the razor blade with fresh blood on it. How chance he gets hiv if that blades used for hiv positive?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
