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7 INFECTIONS YOU ARE LIKELY TO GET FROM YOUR BARBER
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1) Folliculitis-is when a hair gets inflamed & the most common type is the one caused by S.aureus. You can get it when you share instruments like razors, combs, scissorswithout proper sterilization. 1/8
Men, pls gather here
1) Folliculitis-is when a hair gets inflamed & the most common type is the one caused by S.aureus. You can get it when you share instruments like razors, combs, scissorswithout proper sterilization. 1/8
2) Barber’s itch-is another form of Folliculitis except it develops in the beard area or scalp.
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3) Ring worm(Lapa lapa)-is a fungal infection of the skin. Usually takes a ring shape & forms in patches on the scalp.
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3) Ring worm(Lapa lapa)-is a fungal infection of the skin. Usually takes a ring shape & forms in patches on the scalp.
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The causative fungus usually penetrates deep into the hair follicles so may be difficult to treat with Topicals alone.
4) Head Lice-Lice are tiny, wingless, parasitic insects that feed on human blood. Lice are easily spread through close personal contact and by sharing
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4) Head Lice-Lice are tiny, wingless, parasitic insects that feed on human blood. Lice are easily spread through close personal contact and by sharing
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instruments like combs, towels, etc. Most common symptom is itching in the affected area
5) Tetanus (although not very common anymore)-You probably always assumed tetanus involves stepping on a nail or getting a cut during a football match on the street but tetanus is
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5) Tetanus (although not very common anymore)-You probably always assumed tetanus involves stepping on a nail or getting a cut during a football match on the street but tetanus is
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caused by bacteria that gains entry into the body through a cut so if your barber use clipper cut you e fit be problem wey dey disguise.
6) Herpes-viral infection caused by Hepes simplex virus 1. The virus can also gain entry into your skin through cuts made by a clipper.
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6) Herpes-viral infection caused by Hepes simplex virus 1. The virus can also gain entry into your skin through cuts made by a clipper.
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7) HIV- can easily be spread by sharing unsterilized clippers or razor with an infected individual.
The good news here is that 1-4 can easily be resolved by using topicals or OTC medications although it is advisable to always consult a Health professional first.
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The good news here is that 1-4 can easily be resolved by using topicals or OTC medications although it is advisable to always consult a Health professional first.
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Although some of these infections may have remedies, it is also very important to:
Own your own personal instruments(Clippers, combs)
Go for medical checkups regularly.
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Own your own personal instruments(Clippers, combs)
Go for medical checkups regularly.
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If you have to share any instruments ensure it is properly sterilized before usage.
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