Gel manicures and ultraviolet A light: A call for patient education.

Gel manicures and ultraviolet A light: A call for patient education.
Dermatol Online J. 2018 Mar 15;24(3):
Authors: Wang JV, Korta DZ, Zachary CB
Abstract
Gel manicures have become a popular beauty trend in recent years. The specially formulated nail polish must undergo curing under light-based units. The majority of these curing lamps emit high-intensity ultraviolet A, which can cause skin damage and increase the risk for skin cancers. Incorporating relevant information in patient education endeavors can help them practice avoidance, apply broad-spectrum sunscreen prior, or use nitrile exam gloves in order to prevent photoaging and skin cancer resulting from these procedures.
PMID: 29634895 [PubMed - in process]

Source: Dermatol Online J - March 15, 2018 Category: Dermatology Authors: Wang JV, Korta DZ, Zachary CB Tags: Dermatol Online J Source Type: research