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HaleyA
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Posted 10/5/2021 2:32 PM (GMT -8)
I have kind of a weird question. For those on biologics… do you still go for manicures and pedicures? Being more prone to fungal and bacterial infections… is it safe to do so? I know places clean equipment, but are we more prone to catch something that someone else wouldnt? I’m debating on starting to do my nails at home so just curious on everyone’s thoughts. I have no idea if that is a silly question but I’m curious because over my life I’ve known a couple of people to get something from a nail salon.
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straydog
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Posted 10/5/2021 3:15 PM (GMT -8)
When I was on Remicade I still went for my pedicures, the salon was clean plus I was a long time customer. I know there are warnings about the potentials, but I was healthier on Remicade than I had been in a long time. I did not catch more colds, nothing like that. I was going to a small town hospital for infusions & sat in the same cubicles that others before me did at the admission desk, lol. I did not live in a bubble, I washed my hands like I normally would in that setting. I understand your newbie jitters, just don't try to anticipate everything, it's too taxing on the soul.

Take care.
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suchatravesty
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Posted 10/6/2021 12:07 AM (GMT -8)
100% all the time. As I did before UC, and continue to do now that I am off the biologics post-colectomy, I only went to salons that have good reviews and good hygiene. I didn't change any of my normal practices outside asking people who were sick to stay even farther away from me and washing my hands more often.
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HaleyA
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Posted 10/6/2021 4:35 AM (GMT -8)
Thanks for the responses! I’m new to biologics and I do want to be cautious but sometimes it’s hard to know where to draw the line. Thanks!
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