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Hi doctor, i am concerned. the nail technician used the cuticle scissors and cut my cuticles too deep, and i bled. im not sure if they follow proper sanitation procedures. am i at risk of contracting hiv? or any other diseases?

Q: hi doctor, i am concerned. the nail technician used the cuticle scissors and cut my cuticles too deep, and i bled. im not sure if they follow proper sanitation procedures. am i at risk of contracting hiv? or any other diseases?

: Nobody has ever caught HIV from wounds during cosmetic procedures, and probably no other blood borne infections either. Don't worry about it!

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

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Nobody has ever caught HIV from wounds during cosmetic procedures, and probably no other blood borne infections either. Don't worry about it!

Answered 9/9/2023

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A member asked:

Hi doctor, i am concerned. the nail technician used the cuticle scissors and cut my cuticles too deep, and i bled. im not sure if they follow proper sanitation procedures. am i at risk of contracting hiv? or any other diseases?

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