Thismonth, WH beauty director Brian Underwood addresses the scary connection between gel manicures and cancer. New research raises alarming concerns that UV-emitting nail dryers can cause cell
UVC lamps used for disinfection purposes may pose potential health and safety risks depending on the UVC wavelength, dose, and duration of radiation exposure," the guidance reads.
Dr John Diaz, a plastic surgeon, offers another point of view. “The reality is that most people are not spending hours in the nail salon on a daily basis, so the likelihood of UV exposure fromThegood news is that nail lamps relatively safe. The UV radiation used is UV-A, which is considered safer than UV-B. The short exposure time and coverage area also have a negligible effect on your skin. In comparison, walking outside under the sun or tanning are much more dangerous activities as far as UV exposure is concerned.. 381 197 186 154 440 339 347 193