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Can one get nail melanoma if they used someone's nail clippers from someone that has it or may have it? how do nail salons get equipped for such thing? thinking of getting nails done but i'm hesitant for the same reason.
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The answer is, NO. : Melanoma is not contagious. So you can not get it from others. The most commno contagious conditions are chronic infections of the nail such as a fungus infection(also called Tinea)
Answered 4/25/2020
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