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Does this mean that if you have infected hair follicle / pimple that even if sex is protected than becasue of the
pimple / follicle then your risk would be elevated to that of unprotected sex?


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You have been told by Dr HHH on the expert forum that this isn't a risk of HIV. End of story.
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In one post the doctor saysthis is not a risk. In another it seems he suggests that it elevated the risk. Perhaps I have misunderstood his explanation. Just wanted clarification.
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Move on.

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