Eyebrow threading may pose Hepatitis B risk, warn doctors

In a startling medical advisory, health professionals have cautioned that regular eyebrow threading, a common beauty practice among women could potentially lead to the transmission of Hepatitis B, a serious liver infection caused by the Hepatitis B virus (HBV).

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According to doctors from Mumbai, the tools used in salons for threading, if not properly sterilized, could become carriers of the virus. The infection is mainly spread through contact with infected blood or body fluids, making unsanitary practices during cosmetic treatments a possible source of transmission. Since threading often involves minor skin abrasions or cuts, the risk of virus transmission increases if contaminated threads or tools are reused without proper hygiene protocols.

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Hepatitis B can either be an acute condition that the body fights off naturally, or it can turn into a chronic illness, potentially causing long-term liver damage, cirrhosis, or even liver cancer. What makes it more alarming is that people may carry the virus without showing symptoms for years, unknowingly infecting others.

Experts are urging salon-goers to ensure hygiene standards, and prefer establishments that use disposable threads and follow strict sterilization procedures. They also recommend that beauty professionals wear gloves and avoid using the same tools on multiple clients without sanitization.