People who regularly get gel manicures are being warned of possible health risks to be aware of - including cancer. It comes as a found radiation emitted by ultraviolet (UV) nail polish dryers can cause harm. The study notes such radiation can damage DNA and cause mutations in human cells, raising concern for increased risk of cancer.
As gel nail polish needs UV light to harden, it can increase your risk of skin cancer due to your hands, cuticles and nails being exposed to UV rays regularly. Beauty enthusiasts are being urged to stay mindful of regular use of gel manicures and to potentially consider other options when possible. One doctor took to TikTok to reiterate the warning and explain why UV rays are cause for concern.
Dr Poonam Desai, who boasts of 25k followers on the video-sharing platform, told viewers: "Can gel manicures increase your risk of cancer? The answer is yes." Dr Desai 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.
Going into more detail, the health 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.
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