The care products that we apply to our skin, hair and nails can directly affect our health. Permanent nail polish applications, which are often preferred by women who are uncomfortable with the easy removal of nail polish, adversely affect the nail structure due to the processes in the fixing and removal stages, while UV rays in the devices damage the skin structure, DNA and proteins that make up the skin structure such as collagen. Assoc. Dr. Sibel Doğan, in a statement to the AA correspondent, gave information about the harms of permanent nail polish application on nail structure.
IMPROVES NAIL HEALTH
Explaining that nails are structures called skin appendages just like hair, Doğan said that important signs of a person’s general health can be understood from nail examination. Doğan emphasized that environmental factors, infections, traumatic interventions and cosmetic applications made under inappropriate conditions impair nail health.
DISORDERS CAN BE SEEN AROUND THE NAIL AND ON THE NAIL
Noting that healthy nails should be in the form of a transparent, non-thickened, colorless plaque, a structure that does not show any changes in the surrounding skin tissue, and that sits on the nail bed in a healthy way, Doğan said: “It can become brittle, become dull, show color changes, separate from the nail bed and even fall off. In these cases affecting the nail unit, redness, discoloration, pain and swelling of the surrounding skin can also be observed.” said.
CAN PERMANENTLY DESTROY THE NAIL STRUCTURE
Underlining that cosmetic applications made in environments that do not undergo any medical inspection and where hygiene rules are not followed, Doğan said, “It should be kept in mind that in applications such as manicure and pedicure, hygienic conditions are not provided or traumatic interventions performed by unqualified people can permanently damage the skin and nail structure, and these procedures should be avoided. should be avoided.” warned.
CHEMICALS RISK
Doğan pointed out that chemicals that can both cause allergies and disrupt the structure of the nail can be used in permanent nail polish applications. may not be able to withstand the trauma.” said.
Nail Polish Removal MUST BE DONE BY PROFESSIONALS
Commenting on the shaving applied in the removal of nail polish, Doğan said, “It should definitely be done by a competent person. In removal processes with such mechanical applications, if the infrastructure is fragile or damaged, permanent defect may occur.” he said.
CAN CAUSE SKIN CANCER
Assoc. Dr. Sibel Doğan, regarding the results of such applications, said, “In addition, UV light emitting lamps are used to fix the permanent nail polish. Not in a single application, but as a result of frequently repeated applications, continuous exposure to ultraviolet rays called UVA can cause skin cancer on the skin. These applications, It can cause significant side effects, albeit short-term, especially for people who are very sensitive to UV light.” said.
CAN DAMAGE DNA
The lamps used in these manicures emit UVA rays. Although these rays do not have side effects such as redness and burning on the skin like UVB rays, they can damage the skin structure, DNA and proteins that make up the skin structure, such as collagen, by affecting the deeper layers.
VERY FREQUENT APPLICATIONS NEED TO AVOID
Pointing out that UVA causes “premature aging”, Doğan said, “For this reason, it should be considered that frequent applications of gel manicure can have negative effects on skin and nail health. Centers that perform such applications should be followed up with appropriate hygienic and technical supervision. Therefore, our people need to know that frequent applications can cause such a problem. Too frequent applications should be avoided. Those with nail diseases should not have such cosmetic procedures done before the treatment is completed.” he said.
(AA)