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My hairdresser used her nails to scratch some parts on on my scalp to remove dry flakes.can this cause infection of diseases/bact./virus from her nail?
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YES: I suggest that she uses vinyl or silicone gloves. Scratching is a sure way to spread infection.
Answered 3/13/2020
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