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Is A Tetanus Shot Required To Prevent An Infection After Using A Rusty Razor?
Question: Hi I used a razor that I later noticed had a tad bit of rust on the side. Should I be worried? Do I need a tetanus shot?
Brief Answer:
Only if received a cut that is significant.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
This would depend on whether you were cut by the blades (if there is an obvious significant cut due to the razor) and also on the last time that you received a tetanus shot.
if you received a shot within the last 10 years then you would not need another shot as yet unless there was a very dirty wound or burn (acc to CDC guidelines).
If there is only a slight cut on the skin or you received a shot within the last 10 years, then according to the present guidelines, you would not need a tetanus shot.
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions.
Regards,
Dr. Michelle Gibson James, General & Family Physician
Only if received a cut that is significant.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
This would depend on whether you were cut by the blades (if there is an obvious significant cut due to the razor) and also on the last time that you received a tetanus shot.
if you received a shot within the last 10 years then you would not need another shot as yet unless there was a very dirty wound or burn (acc to CDC guidelines).
If there is only a slight cut on the skin or you received a shot within the last 10 years, then according to the present guidelines, you would not need a tetanus shot.
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions.
Regards,
Dr. Michelle Gibson James, General & Family Physician
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thanks for your answer. No I wasn’t cut with the blade and yes I gave received a tetanus shot in the last ten years. The rust was on the edge and a tiny bit. But I’m just paranoid so wanted to make sure
Brief Answer:
No problem.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
You should be fine then, you are protected even if you had been cut.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Michelle Gibson James, General & Family Physician
No problem.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
You should be fine then, you are protected even if you had been cut.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Michelle Gibson James, General & Family Physician
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Can it cause any other problem other than tetanus?
Also me and my boyfriend developed dry flakey skin on our intimates but I strongly feel it’s because after every intercourse we wash ourselves down with soap and water. Even more than 5 times a day. Am I wrong ?
Also me and my boyfriend developed dry flakey skin on our intimates but I strongly feel it’s because after every intercourse we wash ourselves down with soap and water. Even more than 5 times a day. Am I wrong ?
Brief Answer:
No would not cause any other issues.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
No, it would not cause any other problem since it did not cut the skin or injure it in any way.
You may be correct regarding the flaky skin that you are seeing.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Michelle Gibson James, General & Family Physician
No would not cause any other issues.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
No, it would not cause any other problem since it did not cut the skin or injure it in any way.
You may be correct regarding the flaky skin that you are seeing.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Michelle Gibson James, General & Family Physician
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
It was kind of itchy but not anymore .. but my boyfriend complained of redness and burning on the opening .. is it some kind of issue ?
I still didn’t get a response
I still didn’t get a response
Brief Answer:
Would need to be assessed by his doctor.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
If he is experiencing redness and burning then he may have an infection present.
This can only be diagnosed by him visiting his doctor because it would require a physical examination and also investigations eg urine analysis or blood tests (it would depend on what the doctor finds on examination).
Based on the findings, he would be treated with the appropriate antibiotic or antifungal if it is a fungal infection.
It, unfortunately, would not be possible to diagnose the exact nature of any infection without examination of the person involved.
Hope I have answered your query.
Regards,
Dr. Michelle Gibson James, General & Family Physician
Would need to be assessed by his doctor.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
If he is experiencing redness and burning then he may have an infection present.
This can only be diagnosed by him visiting his doctor because it would require a physical examination and also investigations eg urine analysis or blood tests (it would depend on what the doctor finds on examination).
Based on the findings, he would be treated with the appropriate antibiotic or antifungal if it is a fungal infection.
It, unfortunately, would not be possible to diagnose the exact nature of any infection without examination of the person involved.
Hope I have answered your query.
Regards,
Dr. Michelle Gibson James, General & Family Physician
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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