Experts review warning nail features, from inflammatory conditions to tumours, offering practical guidance on diagnosis and ...

UV-emitting nail polish dryers used to cure the chemicals used in gel manicures can damage DNA and cause cell death and cancer-causing mutations in human cells. A new study from the University of ...

She hit the nail on the head. A manicurist in Scotland is being lauded for spotting a thin brown streak under a client’s nail — which led to a melanoma diagnosis. Stacey Boss, 32, said she had ...

UV dryers are often used in nail salons to dry gel nail polish. Researchers wanted to better understand how the dryers and the radiation they admit impact the body. They they exposed human and mouse ...

The Red & Black is a 501c3 nonprofit. Please consider a one-time gift or become a monthly supporter. Cancel anytime. A January study published in the scientific academic journal, Nature Communications ...

Yes, UV nail dyers can increase your skin cancer risk, but you should only worry if you use them regularly. UV nail polish dryers are pretty standard in most nail salons. They’re used to speed-dry ...

FOR PEOPLE EVERYWHERE WHO LOVE GETTING MANICURES, A RECENT STUDY COULD BE CONCERNING. THE SUBJECT? THE UV LAMPS USED BY SOME NAIL SALONS. MICHELLE: THE STUDY SAYS UV LAMPS USED TO HARDEN A CERTAIN ...

When you want your nail polish to stay put for weeks, getting a gel manicure is usually a solid option. Gel polish is typically “cured” by ultraviolet (UV) light, which helps the formula quickly dry ...