Tips for taking care of the skin of the hands (dermatology.doctor)
Yesterday it was announced that devices for drying gel polish may damage the DNA in our hands, causing mutations.
According to new research, the damage seen in the remaining cells was not always repaired, causing mutations in human cells similar to those seen in skin cancer.
This study caused great concern, and rightly so.
But it should be noted that this is not the first time it has been revealed that the radiation in these devices endangers our health.
We already told you here about a dermatologist who warned that UV rays from gel manicures can accelerate the aging process of the skin, and recently we even told you about a woman who was diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma - a type of skin cancer - following a simple manicure.
Watch your hands
So is it time to give up our fondness for gel polish?
Dr. Alex Alts, an expert in dermatology, explains that the most important thing is to be aware of the risks - and behave accordingly. Use cloth gloves that cover the palms of your hands as much as possible, or liberally apply products SPF 50 or higher," said Dr. Elts.
As with any exposure to radiation - hands must be protected.
Manicure (Photo: Giphy)
Referring to the fear of cancer following a manicure, Dr. Alts said that "the carcinoma around the nail, obtained in this case, is very, very rare and the relationship there is definitely causal.
A causal relationship is especially for those who have a tendency or some family history, not necessarily in the same area." He added that if there is a family history of carcinoma of any kind, it might be worth considering a different manicure. "In other words, give up exposure to the device for drying the gel , which is based on uv radiation and switch to using regular nail polish that does not require drying in these devices," he said.
Not only cancer: radiation also damages the appearance of the skin
"The guidelines for protecting the skin are not reserved only for patients who have a history or genetics of cancer of any kind," clarified Dr. Alts, "protecting and protecting the skin from this radiation is true for all patients because it is not healthy and harmful in an overall way."
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He added that other damages that a manicure is responsible for are damage to the skin's texture over the years, as well as wrinkles and graying that the skin gets from frequent use of this type of equipment.
"It's not healthy at all, it dries out the skin and its protective barriers, and thus the skin 'wins' quite a bit of pigmentation damage, which although with the advance of technology in the world of aesthetics and skin preservation it has solutions, but as long as it is possible to avoid and protect the palms of the hands a little longer, please Do it."
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