Can HPV Be Transmitted Via Beard Shaving Razor? I Have

Posted on Thu, 19 Dec 2019

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Question : Can HPV be transmitted via beard shaving razor? I have shared my razor in the past with my father who is infected. I myself am a veterinarian, but the papilloma viruses we deal with are not STD’s therefore I can apply my knowledge to this subject.
Thank you!

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (17 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Regarding HPV infection

Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to ask a doctor service. I have gone through your query and noted your concern.

Yes, sharing shaving blades or towels can transmit HPV from the face of a person with facial warts to the uninfected.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if you need any more assistance.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (42 minutes later)

he does not have facil warts, nor genital, he has just been diagnosed with the virus in his via blood test.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (12 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Kindly upload test report

Detailed Answer:
Hi.
HPV is infection of the skin and mucosa. It is not a blood infection. Can you upload the blood test report in " Reports Section"?
Take care

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana