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Can HIV Be Contracted Through Kissing On Cheeks?

Posted on Mon, 1 Aug 2016

Question: I kissed my dad any blood or cuts?!?

Can u see the cheese I took it far away I did reliZeci took it

Answered by Dr. Bonnie Berger-Durnbaugh (18 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Please clarify your question - thanks.

Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX

I looked at the picture you sent (of your father?) but there is no way to be able to tell from this picture whether he has any cuts. You and your father would be able to tell that better in person.

Can you tell me specifically what you are concerned about so that I can address this?

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Bonnie Berger-Durnbaugh (2 minutes later)

Simply just blood or fluids on cheek

Can u Zoon in with the photo

Answered by Dr. Bonnie Berger-Durnbaugh (21 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
You will not get HIV from kissing your dad's cheek.

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX

Why would you suspect that he would have fresh blood on his cheek? I don't see any in the picture. Only fresh blood would be a concern.

People kiss each other's cheeks and there is not a concern for getting HIV this way. This is not a standard mode for transmission.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Bonnie Berger-Durnbaugh (2 minutes later)

But u don't see any Freah on the cheek u downloaded it and zoomed in with it after the response can u delete that photo thanks

Answered by Dr. Bonnie Berger-Durnbaugh (3 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
How to have a photo deleted.

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX

No, I don't see anything to worry about.

What does "Freah" mean?

If you want the photo deleted, please contact the customer help as they are the only ones that can delete a photo.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Bonnie Berger-Durnbaugh (3 minutes later)

What I mean Freah I mean Freah blood

Did u delete the photo ??! On ur side but once I delete in my side it's permately removed from the system

? Not cs

Answered by Dr. Bonnie Berger-Durnbaugh (12 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
I can't delete the photo.

Detailed Answer:
I'm sorry, I can't delete the photo. I don't have access to do this. You will need to delete it or ask customer service to do so.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Bonnie Berger-Durnbaugh (2 minutes later)

Ok so u don't see any fresh blood on cheek

Thanks again

Answered by Dr. Bonnie Berger-Durnbaugh (10 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Nothing to be concerned.

Detailed Answer:
No, I don't see any signs of injury - no fresh blood.

I hope this helps and you are able to relax and not worry about this.

HIV is not spread by causal contact such as kissing someone on the cheek.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Bonnie Berger-Durnbaugh (1 minute later)

Cool

Do u see the photo anymore

Answered by Dr. Bonnie Berger-Durnbaugh (6 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Photo is gone.

Detailed Answer:
No, the photo is gone now. It's no longer on the page that I can view.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Bonnie Berger-Durnbaugh (5 minutes later)

Thanks look I've been cracking my knuckles any suggestion how to stop thanks

All the time with knuckle cracking

Answered by Dr. Bonnie Berger-Durnbaugh (57 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
SSRI, cognitive behavior therapy.

Detailed Answer:
Sorry to hear about this.

When people have behaviors that are unwanted and they feel compelled to do them even when they don't want to, this is a compulsion. Often people who have a compulsive behavior have obsessions (repeated thoughts about something) too.

Treatment for compulsive behaviors is to take SSRI antidepressants. You don't have to be depressed for it to work. Antidepressants such as Lexapro (escitalopram) can help - usually start at 10 mg and may need a higher dose to help. It can take a few weeks to see the effects of it.

You can also try behavioral therapy with a psychologist. The combination of working with a psychologist, plus taking an SSRI medication can be helpful.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar