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Can HIV Be Transmitted Through Skin Contact?

Posted on Tue, 4 Nov 2014

Question: Hi nail salon technician squeezes black head on my neck with bare hands.. can I get HIV?

Answered by Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (36 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Cannot get HIV

Detailed Answer:
Hi.
thank you for query.I am Dr Bharatesh D Basti answering query.
HIV does not spread by skin to skin contact.so by just massage or touching your body or neck or head it is not transmitted even if he/she is positive
So relax and totally allay fears of HIV.
You can get back for any clarification
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh Basti
Dermatologist and venereologist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (3 hours later)

Hi, This will be my last inquiry. Thank you so much. She squeezed pimple without gloves. I made her stop and checked her fingers. Seemed to have no open cuts. You are certain? Thanks again.

Answered by Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
definitely free from HIV transmission.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for follow up query.
It is certain that these methods will not transmit HIV. You can totally allay fears and lead your life as usual.forget the episode.
You can get back for any clarification else close the Discussion and rate
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Shanthi.E