The team found that radiation emitted by UV-nail polish dryers can permanently damage DNA but said future studies are needed to determine the relationship between the dryers and skin cancer. The
To harden the gel polish, your manicurist will have you place your hands under the UV lamp. Due to earlier case reports, there's been real concern that this UV exposure could increase the risk for skin cancer on hands and nails.
UVA rays are what cure gel manicures. These UV rays are known primarily for their role in photoaging of the skin (think: sun spots and wrinkles). They also contribute to skin cancer— tanning
New research shows that UV-nail polish dryers, typically used to cure gel manicures, can cause DNA damage in your hands. UV rays are known to cause skin cancer at high exposures, but very little
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