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Can HIV Be Transmitted Through Blackheads Removal Tool?

Hi. Went to a beauty parlour to do a facial. The person attending had used a tool for removing black heads. While removing the black heads have got a cut from the tool. Would like to know if HIV can be transmitted in that way? Just a matter of concern
Fri, 14 Aug 2015
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Hi, dear
I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern.
Theoretically HIV can transmitted by cuts with that tool. But practically it is almost negligible. Hiv virus can not live in external environment for long tine so chances of hiv transmission by that way is negligible. No need to worry. Just be relaxed.
Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health.
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Can HIV Be Transmitted Through Blackheads Removal Tool?

Hi, dear I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. Theoretically HIV can transmitted by cuts with that tool. But practically it is almost negligible. Hiv virus can not live in external environment for long tine so chances of hiv transmission by that way is negligible. No need to worry. Just be relaxed. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health.