UV lamps raise concerns, but some say not to worry
(NEWSER) - Gel manicures, which take less time to dry and more time to chip than traditional manicures, are increasing in popularity—but are they safe? In order to dry the polish, gel manicure clients put their hands under ultraviolet lamps for as long as 10 minutes—about twice as long as traditional manicure clients do. Two women with repeated exposure to UV nail lamps, both of whom ended up developing skin cancer on the backs of their hands, were studied in a 2009 medical journal article that concluded that the lamps are "a risk factor." A dermatologist tells the Washington Post that "artificial UV light does elevate your risk for developing skin cancer," adding that nail salon clients could use sunscreen to cut down on their risk. More»
