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I love having scalp and face massage got worried about hiv . if my masseuse is hiv and has bleeding hands i know he cannot penetrate my skin from scratches . but do pimple or rashes on face and scalp provide access to blood stream ? no worries ?
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Unlikely. minimum.: First of all, who doesn't love a good face and scalp massage? Regardless of HIV status, anyone with bleeding hands ought to attend to the bleeding before touching anyone else. Make sure your masseuse washes hands before touching you. These are simple hygene. Also if you have any open wound or skin break, you ought to tend to that, let them heal, and delay massages from strangers.
Answered 8/30/2020
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As we Discussed: Have masseuse wear latex gloves and you will be completely protected.
Answered 4/10/2017
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No worries : Hand washing with soap and water before massage is enough
Answered 4/5/2017
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