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Could HIV Be Contracted If Facial Is Done By A HIV Positive Person?

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Posted on Wed, 2 Feb 2022
Question: Hi I went to a barber there they have done facial to me they used one plastic stick it is just like a razor to clean out facial cream it is not so sharp. Is there any hiv contamination if it is used on any hiv person? Can you please clarify
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Prasad J (3 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Less likely...

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Though it's hard to predict if there was any contamination, the chances will remain low.

HIV is a fragile virus. It doesn't survive for more than few minutes in external environment. So even if were contamination, it is unlikely it will spread to someone.

Hope I am clear. Let me know if you need clarifications.

Regards
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Could HIV Be Contracted If Facial Is Done By A HIV Positive Person?

Brief Answer: Less likely... Detailed Answer: Hi, Though it's hard to predict if there was any contamination, the chances will remain low. HIV is a fragile virus. It doesn't survive for more than few minutes in external environment. So even if were contamination, it is unlikely it will spread to someone. Hope I am clear. Let me know if you need clarifications. Regards