In the semi-permanent manicure process, a drying device is used that emits ultraviolet light and would be responsible for causing melanoma.
Often the cost of beauty is high, and we are not talking about money, but about health. A new study published in the journal Nature indicates that semi-permanent nail polish can cause skin cancer in women who use hair dryers.
The ultraviolet irradiation ejected by the semipermanent enamel dryer produces high levels of reactive oxygen species and mitochondrial dysfunction. Scientists warn that this type of aesthetic treatment increases the chances of contracting melanoma, one of the most serious types of skin cancer.
When beauty compromises health
There are many women who resort to various aesthetic services to respond to current fashion and beauty standards, but few know the consequences for their health in the short, medium and long term.
This is the case with semi-permanent nails. Professionals and less so, use ultraviolet (UV) light on them, a style of electromagnetic radiation that can be more than dangerous with future effects like skin cancer.
These devices cause damage to the DNA of various cell lines and favor the appearance of mutations and increase the risk of developing skin cancer or melanoma.
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Women who seek this aesthetic service usually undergo hand irradiation for up to 10 minutes per session. Under UVA radiation, skin cells are more likely to develop carcinoma.
The possible damage increases since every two weeks the nails must be “retouched” with this technique.
the danger of beauty
Despite the warning from the International Agency for Research on Cancer on the subject, UVA radiation is widely used in consumer products, such as nail polish dryers.
In turn, the professionals who produced the article analyzed the effects derived from human tissues and other animals.
Regarding the impact that nail polish drying lamps with UVA light can have on our health, Domingo Antonio Sánchez, oncologist and national representative of the Young Doctors of the General Council of Official Medical Associations (CGCOM), says that, although there is no 100% data conclusive.It must be taken into account that any element or external radiation to which we subject our skin can affect its health.“.
What alternatives are there to semi-permanent manicures?
If you want to continue with this type of aesthetic treatment, when using these devices, Sánchez always advises “use drying systems with CE certifications that guarantee a guarantee process and thus avoid exposure to situations in which our health is affected“. Also, protect yourself with the use of sunscreen before the manicure session if it is compatible with dryness. “Protective creams are a clear element that have benefited and reduced the incidence of skin cancer. Therefore, its use is highly recommended.“.