Hiv Precautions Using Razors

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Razor Cut

I have done something stupid. I am POS and undetectable (male 41yrs old), I let my 7 year old play in the bathtub recently and she got my razor and nicked her thumb. I shaved about 10hrs to 11 hours earlier and don't think that I nicked...

Response from Sharon Lee, M.D.

University of Kansas Medical Center

It is unlikely that your child was infected through this very minute exposure. The virus is not particularly sturdy outside of the body, but under very optimal conditions, it may last a few days. (Your bathroom is not a very optimal condition.) Of... Read more »

WORRIED- SHARED RAZOR

PLEASE HELP ME, I AM SCARED BECAUSE I USED MY ROOMMATES RAZOR RIGHT AFTER HIM AND I SOMETIMES CUT... Read more »

Response from Ryan M. Kull, C.S.W »

Common shaving mug and razor

Dear Mr Kull,I used someone's shaving razor and mug (for storing water and for rinsing the... Read more »

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Sharing shaving razors?

Posted by Carrie, 8 Replies

My boyfriend (poz) and I (neg) were wondering if HIV can pass threw sharing the same shaving razors. The concern is obviously that if he nicks himself while shaving his face and gets blood on the razor, then I use the same one and nick myself while... Read more »

razor and tattoo pins ...can some 1 effected???

Posted by billi302

hi friends
i came to know that hiv virus dies in air exposure,and if there is hiv+ some blood on razor blade or tattoo pin,how can then person be effected..and it is considered as the low risk factor???..why.
thanks for ur knowledge sharing.
health... Read more »

Barbershop razor nicked

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

hello.

a few months ago i went to a barber and was nicked with a straight razor (i am not sure if he reused it or if it was disposable) Its a clean shop but im still scared

A few weeks after i got nicked i got a bad cold with stuffy nose and phlem no... Read more »

My dad got cut by a razor at the barber

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

I might sound a little paranoid now, but I am pretty worried. My dad went to get a hair cut recently and the barber was using a razor and accidently cut my dad. I am afraid that the barber used the same razor on a lot other people. Is it possible... Read more »

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