Gel manicure safety: What to know about UV nail dryers and cancer

A new study finds that UV dryers for gel nail polish can damage DNA and mutate cells, confirming dermatologists' safety concerns. There are precautions you can take and alternatives to consider.
A new study finds that UV dryers for gel nail polish can damage DNA and mutate cells, confirming dermatologists' safety concerns. There are precautions you can take and alternatives to consider.

Are gel nails dangerous? Everything you need to know about the risk of allergic reactions and cancer

These dermatologists say they don't get gel manicures as research hints UV nail dryers may damage DNA

Are Gel Manicures Safe? UV Exposure, Skin Cancer Risk To Consider

Are gel manicures safe?

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

Study finds that UV-emitting nail polish dryers damage DNA and cause mutations in cells

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Skin cancer risk from UV nail dryer

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