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Derm scrubbed my psoriasis to test if ive fungus too. scrubbing knife wasnt packaged, she didnt even use gloves. if that tool wasnt sterile could i get any infections?

Q: derm scrubbed my psoriasis to test if ive fungus too. scrubbing knife wasnt packaged, she didnt even use gloves. if that tool wasnt sterile could i get any infections?

: There is little or no infection risk in this situation. You really needn't worry about it.

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

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There is little or no infection risk in this situation. You really needn't worry about it.

Answered 7/1/2021

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A member asked:

Derm scrubbed my psoriasis to test if ive fungus too. scrubbing knife wasnt packaged, she didnt even use gloves. if that tool wasnt sterile could i get any infections?

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