You could be allergic to gel polish or acrylics and not even know it.
Turns out the chemicals used in acrylic and gel nails are causing an allergy epidemic, according to Charity British Association of Dermatologists (BAD).
About 2.4% of women are allergic to chemicals, known as methacrylates.
BAD warns they are found in such nail enhancements, which can cause their nails to loosen or their skin to develop a severe, itchy rash.
Even more, such can spread to wherever the nails comes into contact with, which may include a person’s eyelids, face and even their genitals.
In extreme cases, hand swelling and breathing difficulties could also occur.
Previous research suggests 93% of reactions to methacrylates occur in females.
A Dr David Orton from BAD said:
‘It is really important that people know they can develop allergies from artificial nails.’
Ladies, Here’s Why You Should Go Slow On That GEL POLISH And Manicure, It Could Put You In Danger
In an audit of 13 UK and Irish dermatology clinics in 2017, 4,931 patients were tested for methacrylate allergies, of which up to 2.4%suffered a reaction.
Of those who reacted;
60% developed their allergy through ‘recreational exposure’ while having the nail enhancements fitted.
33% of the cases, allergies occurred in nail technicians while working.
Remainder of cases, took place due to methacrylate exposure where the chemicals are also used, according to Daily Mail.
On the other hand, BAD analysed 742 people visiting dermatology clinics.
Results suggest that 19% of people experience side effects from acrylic nails applied in salons while 165 suffer adverse events from gel polish nails.
Complications include; nail damage and allergic dermatitis, such as itching and swelling of the eyelids, cheeks and neck.
Are you one of those ladies who are almost addicted to gel polish or acrylic nails?
