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Should I Worry After Getting Scratched With An 18 U Needle Which Was Touched By Un-gloved Hands?

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Question : i got scratch on the top layer of my skin with 18u needle in microbladibg session and it was touched by ubgloved hands for couole sec. should i worry?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (21 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
No risk

Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you.
I am Dr kakkar (Dermatologist and Venereologist). I have noted your concern.
No. There is no risk of transmission of HIV.
HIV is only transmitted through either unprotected sex or through exchange of infectious fluids like blood. Skin surface is not a source of HIV infection. So even if someone's skin touched a scratched area of your skin, there is no risk.

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Should I Worry After Getting Scratched With An 18 U Needle Which Was Touched By Un-gloved Hands?

Brief Answer: No risk Detailed Answer: Hello. Thank you. I am Dr kakkar (Dermatologist and Venereologist). I have noted your concern. No. There is no risk of transmission of HIV. HIV is only transmitted through either unprotected sex or through exchange of infectious fluids like blood. Skin surface is not a source of HIV infection. So even if someone's skin touched a scratched area of your skin, there is no risk. Regards