Thank you very much doctor. Now I can live in peace. God bless you.
Yes. Syphilis is the only STD that may be present in the bloodstream.
Thanks you very much for your advice.
So this no risk from razors advice goes on for chlamydia and other std's as well?
Understood. This doesn't change my opinion or advice.
Welcome to the forum and thanks for your question.
It would appear you have found a headline-grabbing website presenting overt misinformation or, at best, half-truths about barbers, razors, and transmission of blood-borne infections. However, it is reassuring that you followed up with more careful research.
All transmission of any and all blood-borne infections (HIV, HBV, HCV, syphilis, etc) can be put into a category we might call "theoretical only". In other words, health expers can envision a risk (in very special circumstances, like immediate use after an infected person was cut with the razor), but to my knowledge there has never been a reported case of proved transmission of any of these viruses by shared razors.
Some health agencies, like CDC, may take the conservative position that even a hypothetical risk should be listed in health education materials and prevention advice. Others, like the UK's NAT, hold out for real, documented risk.
Finally, I am confident that nobody in the world has ever been reported to have caught HIV or any other blood borne infection from being shaved in a barbershop. You really needn't worry about this. But of course if you do remain worried despite this advice, the solution is simple: don't get shaved in barbershops!
I hope this has helped. Best wishes-- HHH, MD
and i forget to tell you that I do get bleeding from time to time by nicking a pimple or a spot since my skin is quite sensitive.