Limit use of gel nail dryers to reduce cancer risk, cancer charity warns
1 year, 9 months ago

Limit use of gel nail dryers to reduce cancer risk, cancer charity warns

Dutch News  

UV manicure lights should be used as little as possible because of the risk they could cause skin cancer, Dutch cancer charity KWF Kankerbestrijding has told RTL Nieuws. The recommendation follows US research which indicates use of the dryers in gel nail application can lead to cancer-causing mutations in human cells. ‘If you want to limit your risk of cancer, then it is better to limit use of these machines or not to use them at all.’ The researchers exposed cells from humans and mice to UV light and found that a 20-minute session led to 20% to 30% of cells dying. Three consecutive 20-minute exposures made 65% to 70% of the exposed cells die and the remaining ones had dna mutations that have been observed in skin cancer in humans.

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Gel manicures and acrylic nails might look beautiful but they come with ugly health risks
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Gel manicures and acrylic nails might look beautiful but they come with ugly health risks

Hindustan Times  

From Kylie Jenner and Rihanna to Ariana Grande and Cardi B, celebrities are sporting long, acrylics – often heavily embellished with nail art – as an expression of their style. While manicures might feel like self-care, they can ruin healthy natural nails – and might even cause unexpected health problems in a small proportion of people who get them. Prolonged …

Experts warn of ‘life-long’ effects of nail gel polish
1 year, 8 months ago

Experts warn of ‘life-long’ effects of nail gel polish

The Independent  

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Limit use of gel nail dryers to reduce cancer risk, cancer charity warns
1 year, 9 months ago

Limit use of gel nail dryers to reduce cancer risk, cancer charity warns

Dutch News  

UV manicure lights should be used as little as possible because of the risk they could cause skin cancer, Dutch cancer charity KWF Kankerbestrijding has told RTL Nieuws. The recommendation follows US research which indicates use of the dryers in gel nail application can lead to cancer-causing mutations in human cells. ‘If you want to limit your risk of cancer, …

Explained: Can gel manicures cause skin cancer?
1 year, 11 months ago

Explained: Can gel manicures cause skin cancer?

Firstpost  

Gel nails are a rage. However, a new study has revealed that a key step in the process — drying nails under the UV or LED lamps — can damage DNA and cause mutations in human cells, linked to the risk of cancer There is no greater joy than getting the perfect gel polish manicure — imagine those beautifully shaped …

A common nail salon tool may cause DNA damage and mutations in human cells, research finds
1 year, 11 months ago

A common nail salon tool may cause DNA damage and mutations in human cells, research finds

CNN  

Get inspired by a weekly roundup on living well, made simple. “The findings contribute to data already published regarding the harmful effects of radiation and show direct cell death and damage to tissue that can lead to skin cancer,” said Dr. Julia Curtis, an assistant professor of dermatology at the University of Utah, who wasn’t involved in the study. It’s …

Are UV gel nail polish lamps safe? New study finds link to increased DNA damage
1 year, 11 months ago

Are UV gel nail polish lamps safe? New study finds link to increased DNA damage

The Independent  

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