In an interview in Abuja, Falodun said HIV, hepatitis B-C and staphylococcus could be transmitted through the use of unsterilised clippers.
According to him, sharing of clippers could trigger off some irritation that could lead to skin infections and other transmittable diseases.
He, therefore, advised that people should avoid patronising roadside barbers who used unsterilised instruments.
``It is important that we must keep emphasising this safety as much as it is possible; that people shouldn’t share clippers.
``If you must go to the barber's saloon for any reason, you must make sure that the clipper is well sterilised.
``It is advisable that as many people as can afford it, should have their own personal clippers.
``As much as you can, try your best to have your own equipment for things like manicure, pedicure and the rest.
``Do not patronise road side hawkers, people that just come by the road side in the name of barbers; they don’t have the equipment to sterilise clippers.
``Ensure that you monitor the sterilisation of the clipper before it is used on you,'' he added.
Falodun also said that not every cream could be used for treating skin infections and warned people to avoid shaving cream, lotion or powder not approved by NAFDAC.
He cautioned that people should always consult dermatologists for proper guidance on the use of appropriate cream for their ailments to prevent skin damage.
He said it was not true that bumps were caused by the use of blunt clippers.
``If somebody has a cut on the scalp while cutting his hair and the same clipper is used for someone else, infections can easily been transmitted through blood.
``When people have bumps, they attribute it to infection from clipper and that is not true.
``After cutting your hair, the hair recoils back inside as it is grows and irritate the skin and causes inflammation and itching and that is what leads to bumps,’’ he said.
Falodun urged people who had bumps or rashes on their head to consult dermatologists for treatment
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