What Is The Posibility Of Contracting HIV By Using Electric Trimmer That Caused A Scar On My Neck?

Brief Answer: Trimmer do not transmit HIV Detailed Answer: Hi Welcome to Healthcare-Magic Greetings of the Dear Mr XXXXXXX Electric hair trimmer does not transmit HIV infection. Electric hair trimmer work on the principle of oscillating blades which cut the hairs placed between them . It acts without direct skin contact. For Hiv to be transmitted there should be oozing of blood either by micro or macro cut and contact of blood with the blade directly. In trimmers there is no direct contact and cutting action us due to oscillation of blades. The injury which you would have sustained is due to thermal injury due to over heating of blade ( Low price trimmers have less insulating material). Unlike normal shaving blades, trimmer are not known to transmit HIV. Rest be assured there is no cause for concern. Wishing you a very happy and healthy life. Take care Best Regards Dr Deepak Kishore MBBS, MS, MCH Consultant Surgeon

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Brief Answer: It does not transmit HIV Detailed Answer: Hi Dear Mr XXXXXXX Overheated blade (very common in electronic shaver which has less insulating material) may cause cuts in the skin. There is no cause for concern. Electronic hair shaver/trimmer are not known to transmit HIV. I have been actively involved in POST EXPOSURE PROPHYLAXIS for hiv. There is no cause for concern. Take care Best Regards Dr Deepak

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