FOR PEOPLE EVERYWHERE WHO LIKE TO GET MANICURES, A RECENT STUDY MAY BE CAREFUL. THE SUBJECT? THE UV LAMPS USED BY SOME NAIL SALONS. MICHELLE: THE STUDY SAYS UV LAMPS USED TO HARDEN A CERTAIN KIND OF NAIL POLISH CAN CAUSE SKIN CANCER AND EVEN DAMAGE THE DNA IN CELLS. BUT AS WESH 2, AS MICHELLE MEREDITH EXPLAINS, THERE ARE MANY REASONS NOT TO PANIC. REPORTER: WHO DOESN’T WANT A MANICURE? WHEN YOUR NAILS LOOK GOOD YOU FEEL GOOD >> IT GIVES YOU A FEELING OF BEAUTY WITHOUT GOING TOO FAR. REPORTER: AND A VERY POPULAR TYPE OF MANICURE ENDS WITH A GEL FINISH, IT LOOKS SHARP LAST LONGER. BUT THE GEL NEEDS TO BE CURED. AND IN SOME CASES IT IS DONE BY PLACING PARTS OF YOUR HAND UNDER A SMALL UV LAMP LIKE THIS. ACCORDING TO A NEW STUDY, THE UV LIGHT OUT OF THE LAMP CAN KILL SKIN CELLS AND POSSIBLY CAUSE SKIN CANCER, THE STUDY ALSO CONCLUDED THAT CELLS THAT SURVIVE THE UV LIGHT MAY EXPERIENCE DNA DAMAGE. BUT MEDICAL EXPERT TODD HUSTY SAYS HE HAS A PROBLEM WITH THE STUDY. >> BECAUSE THEY DID THE STUDY IN A PETRI DISH. IT IS NOT THE SAME AS THE CELLS ON OUR HANDS. OUR HANDS HAVE A LAYER OF DEAD CELLS THAT PROTECT US. IT IS NOT THE SAME AS CELLS IN A PETRI DISH. >> THE UV LAMPS HAVE BEEN OLD FASHIONED I THINK. REPORTER: BUT IN SOME CASES IT’S A MUST POINT BECAUSE MANY NAIL SALONS HAVE CONVERTED TO LED LAMPS. THE NAIL TECHS AT 436 NAIL AND SPA MADE THE SWITCH YEARS AGO. >> IT’S SAFER AND FASTER. WHEN YOU DRAG YOUR NAILS UNDER THE LIGHT, IT TAKES A WHILE. >> TECHNOLOGY IS ALWAYS BOOMING AND YOU NEED TO STAY ON IT AND MAKE SURE EVERYONE STAY HEALTHY IS A BIG DEAL. REPORTER: STAYING HEALTHY IS A BIG DEAL AND ALSO FEELING GOOD ABOUT YOURSELF
UV dryer lamps used in nail salons may cause cancer, study finds
Updated: 7:03 PM EST January 26, 2023
For people everywhere who enjoy getting manicures, a recent study may be concerning. The Nature Communications study says that UV lights used to cure a certain kind of nail polish can cause skin cancer and even damage DNA in cells. A popular type of manicure ends with a gel finish. It looks sharp and lasts longer, but the gel has to be cured and cured and in some cases that is done by putting parts of your hand under a small UV lamp. The study claims that the UV light emitted from the lamp can kill skin cells and damage tissue, potentially causing skin cancer. The study also concluded that cells that survive UV light can sustain DNA damage. But Todd Husty, Seminole County medical director, says he has a problem with the study. “Because they did the study in a petri dish. It’s not the same as the cells on our hands. Our hands have a layer of dead cells that protects us from being scratched,” Husty said. “It’s not like cells in a petri dish.” “The UV lights have been outdated for a while, I think,” says Ellen Wang of 436 Nail & Spa. But in some cases it is a moot point because many nail salons have switched to LED lights. techies at 436 Nail & Spa made the switch years ago: “It’s safer and faster. UV takes a while, but with LED it’s 30 seconds and you’re done,” said Wang. “Said Lang. Staying healthy is a big deal, and so is feeling good about yourself. Top Headlines: Police Negotiator Recalls Talking Woman Suspected of Killing Husband at Daytona Beach Hospital Mother sues Orange County Public Schools over alleged volunteer ban on OnlyFans accountFlorida energy companies want to raise electric bill up to 20%
For people everywhere who enjoy getting manicures, a recent study may be concerning.
The Nature Communications study says that UV lights used to cure a certain kind of nail polish can cause skin cancer and even damage DNA in cells.
A popular type of manicure ends with a gel finish. It looks sharp and lasts longer, but the gel has to be cured and cured and in some cases that is done by putting parts of your hand under a small UV lamp.
The study claims that the UV light emitted from the lamp can kill skin cells and damage tissue, potentially causing skin cancer.
The study also concluded that cells that survive UV light can sustain DNA damage.
But Todd Husty, Seminole County medical director, says he has a problem with the study.
“Because they did the study in a petri dish. It’s not the same as the cells on our hands. Our hands have a layer of dead cells that protects us from being scratched,” Husty said. “It’s not like cells in a petri dish.”
“The UV lights have been outdated for a while, I think,” says Ellen Wang of 436 Nail & Spa.
But in some cases it is a moot point because many nail salons have switched to LED lights. In Altamonte Springs, the nail technicians at 436 Nail & Spa made the switch years ago.
“It’s safer and faster. UV takes a while, but with LED it takes 30 seconds and you’re done,” said Wang.
“Technology is always booming, and you have to keep up with it and make sure everyone stays healthy is a big deal,” Lang said.
Staying healthy is important, as is feeling good about yourself.
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