Dermatologist Dr. Neera Nathan warns against performing hybrid and gel manicures without proper protection. It turns out that even a short 20-minute exposure to an ultraviolet lamp can cause DNA mutations, increasing the risk of cancer.
Dr. Neera Nathan, a dermatologist, cautions against using hybrid and gel manicures without proper precautions. The consequences of just 20 minutes of exposure to unprotected UV lamps can be dangerous to your health.
She is a dermatologist with many years of experience. He warns women
In her social media video, Dr. Nathan refers to a study published in the journal Nature. She herself has experienced cases of skin cancer in women who regularly used ultraviolet lamps while doing their nails.
– As a dermatologist and Mohs surgeon, I have diagnosed and removed skin cancer on hands and fingers in women who had no other clear risk factors for skin cancer other than years of hybrid or gel manicures using UV lamps, says the expert.
Take care of your health. Do this before putting your hands under the UV lamp
The risk of cancer is not the only concern with gel and hybrid manicures. Dr. Nathan warns that nails that have undergone this treatment can become brittle. For these reasons, the expert advises avoiding UV lamps.
However, if, despite the risks, you do decide to paint your nails this way, use a sunscreen with SPF 30+, as well as fingerless gloves for the drying time. This way, we can minimize the negative effects of UV radiation on our skin.
The dermatologist notes that a cream with SPF 30+ should be applied to the entire skin of the hands at least 20 minutes before using UV lamps. Fingerless gloves with a special UPF filter, on the other hand, should be worn while drying your nails.
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