Those who regularly get gel manicures at the nail salon are being warned of the potential health risks that come with it. A recent study found the radiation emitted by ultraviolet (UV) nail polish driers can cause harm - and potentiall cancer. The research notes this radiation can damage DNA and cause mutations in your cells, raising worries for an increased risk of cancer.
As gel nail polish requires UV rays to harden, it can increase the risk of skin cancer to your hands, nails and cuticles, reports Wales Online . Nail enthusiasts are being warned to remain mindful of regular use of manicures and to consider other options if they are available. One doctor took to social media to reiterate this point and explain why UV rays are concerning.
Dr Poonam Desai, who boasts 25,000 followers on TikTok under the handle @doctoranddancer , said: "Can gel manicures increase your risk of cancer? The answer is yes." The doctor is an osteopathic physician who is double board-certified in Lifestyle Medicine and Emergency Medicine. She is also double fellowship-trained in Point of Care Ultrasound and Precision Medicine.
The expert added: "When you get gel manicures, they use UV light to harden the nail polish. This UV light can lead to DNA damage, DNA mutations, increasing your risk of cancer..
. such as nail melanomas. "So basically skin cancer underneath your nails.
Be very mindful if you're regularly getting gel manicures." Back in 2018, beauty pageant queen Karolina Jasko spoke out about .