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laul

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False Nails - Am I at Risk for Hepatitis or HIV ? Posted: 10-12-07 16:49pm


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??

pugnose

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False Nails & Hepatitis Posted: 10-13-07 10:02am


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

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Posted: 10-13-07 12:52pm


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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