Bleeding And Stinging Cut On The Area Undergoing Laser Treatment, Was Touched With Bare Hands. HIV Risk?
Hello Doctor, Please help me. I was getting my lazer treatment ( hair removal ) done again. Before lazer treatment is done one has to shave. So I shaved in the morning before my appointment. I had cut myself with the razor and the cut was bleeding and stinging a bit. While I was getting the lazer hair removal done. The lady working on the area of my skin, used her hands to make sure the lazer works the correct part of the skin. She was not wearing gloves and her hands touched my cut!! Do I need to worry about HIV risk? I am worried she might have had a cut on her finger and then the blood from her finger entered my cut. I did see that there was a plaster in the dustbin
The chances of transmission of HIV through penetrative sex with a HIV positive partner is around 0.3-0.5% only. With oral sex it is almost negligible.
Having abrasion over your genital and getting touched by a person with unknown HIV status is almost nil, even with or without any wound in her hands.
So don't imagine remote things and relax yourself. If you are disturbed much, get tested for HIV yourself after 3 months to clear your mind.
You will find that you are HIV negative only.
Dr S.Murugan
I find this answer helpful
You found this answer helpful
Note: Get personalized answers to your HIV related queries You can choose to talk face to face with your doctor. Book a Video Call now.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
We use cookies in order to offer you most relevant experience and using this website you acknowledge that you have already read and understood our
Privacy Policy
Bleeding And Stinging Cut On The Area Undergoing Laser Treatment, Was Touched With Bare Hands. HIV Risk?
HI morganhensely, Welcome to HCM. The chances of transmission of HIV through penetrative sex with a HIV positive partner is around 0.3-0.5% only. With oral sex it is almost negligible. Having abrasion over your genital and getting touched by a person with unknown HIV status is almost nil, even with or without any wound in her hands. So don t imagine remote things and relax yourself. If you are disturbed much, get tested for HIV yourself after 3 months to clear your mind. You will find that you are HIV negative only. Dr S.Murugan