Personal Injury Law

UV Nail Dryers May Be Linked to Skin Cancer

By Jamie G. Goldstein

UV nail lights emit high doses of UV-A which a body of evidence links to skin cancer. A couple of cases have arisen where middle-aged women who regularly use the nail dryers have had non-melanoma skin cancers on their hands alone. Neither of the women had any family history of skin cancer.

Tanning salons are required to post warnings about the risks of UV rays, so why aren't nail salons? UV light is used in nail salons for UV gel nails, acrylic nails, fill-ins, and regular nail polish. Many may be unaware of this risk. The UV radiation from nail lights is comparable to tanning beds. Dermatologists say even using the lights occasionally can amount to a lot of UV exposure. For those getting their next manicure or pedicure, the safest bet is probably to air dry those nails.

Full post as published by Chicago Personal Injury Lawyer on August 05, 2010 (boomark / email).