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Q: False Nails - Am I at Risk for Hepatitis or HIV ?

asked by: laul on October 12th, 2007

New User

Hi,

This may sound a silly question. I recently went and had some false nails applied at a salon. The technician was quite rough and cut the cuticles on some of my finger nails. She dabbed away the blood before applying varnish over it. I may be paranoid but does this put me at risk of Hepatitis or HIV??

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pugnose

replied on October 13th, 2007

New User

False Nails & Hepatitis

a few years ago, i also went to have a pedicure and was cut on the toe. it ended up with me getting
hepatitis b. it was my first pedicure that my daughter sent me to, and i didn't notice until i left that
her tool were put in a jar with no antiseptic solution. please go for a hepatitis b blood test! some places
you can get it for free. next time bring your own cutter for your nails, that way you'll be safe. blessings!

fran

laul

replied on October 13th, 2007

New User

I am sorry to hear that happened to you! I wasnt worried so much about the cutter...she did it with an emery board and I didnt get the impression that was dirty. I was more worried it would transfer through the nail varnish or oil...?

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