Figures from the World Health Organization indicate that skin cancer is one of the most frequent worldwide, with two million cases per year, two thousand of them in Mexico. Many accuse that this is due to exposure to artificial ultraviolet rays, but could UV nail lamps have something to do with it?
In a study conducted by specialists from the Massachusetts General Assembly at Boston Hospital and Brown University, they showed that UV nail lamps are unlikely to cause any skin damage or skin cancer.
How to use nails?
The discussion about the risks that exist in developing skin cancer when frequently using UV lamps for nail treatment arose in 2009, after an investigation carried out by the specialist MacFarlane. In it, a relationship was found between exposure to ultraviolet light from nail lamps and the appearance of carcinomas on the hands.
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However, this situation is denied by specialists Alina Markova and Martín Weinstock. In an analysis carried out on several UV lamps, in different circumstances, it was found that the impact they generate is really weak.
What about the nails?
The study showed that it would take 250 years of manicures a week for the ultraviolet light emitted by these machines to generate a risk and, consequently, some type of skin cancer.
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- ugly nails
- stained nails
- hot nails
Industry statistics from the United States mention that clients of a beauty salon usually receive UV nail lamp services 1-4 times per month, for a period of 6-10 minutes.