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Nail infection shared acetone

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AliSxo · 19/03/2020 20:11

If I have a recovering nail infection (parynochia) which looks now sealed and crusted over, could I pick up an infection from a nail salon by soaking my nails in acetone that another customer has used?

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dementedpixie · 19/03/2020 20:18

Do they reuse it? That's gross

AliSxo · 19/03/2020 20:22

@dementedpixie I'm not sure 🤔 x

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dementedpixie · 19/03/2020 20:24

If you buy pure acetone and cotton wool pads and foil then you can remove gel nails yourself

AliSxo · 19/03/2020 20:25

Thanks I think I will next time xx I'm just worried in case anyone had any germs and they can be passed on but I'm guessing acetone is quite a strong chemical xx

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MooseBeTimeForSummer · 19/03/2020 20:27

I’m not convinced the salon should accept you as a client tbh

AliSxo · 19/03/2020 20:32

Well they did @MooseBeTimeForSummer and they're aware I've had parynochia and we delayed my appointment by a week because of it.

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AliSxo · 19/03/2020 20:42

What I mean is if my skin has healed up am I still at risk if there were any nasties in the acetone ? Helpful comments only xxx

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dementedpixie · 19/03/2020 20:43

Maybe ask if they can use fresh acetone if they don't already

Chesterfuckingdrorrs · 19/03/2020 20:51

They should be using fresh acetone for every client.

DameXanaduBramble · 19/03/2020 20:57

They should be using freshly poured acetone just for you.

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